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Abstract
refers to language that describes concepts rather than concrete images (ideas and qualities rather than observable or specific things, people, or places).
Ad Hominem
in an argument, this is an attack on the person rather than on the opponent's ideas. comes from the latin meaning "against the man".
Allegory
an extended narrative in prose or verse in which characters, events and settings represent abstract qualities and in which the writer intends a second meaning to be read beneath the surface of the story; the underlying meaning may be moral, religious, political, social, or satric.
Alliteration
repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are close to one another
Allusion
a reference to a well-known person, place or thing from literature, history, etc.
Analogy
comparison of two similar but different things, usually to clarify an action or a relationship, such as comparing the work of a heart to that of a pump. an analogy is a comparison to a directly parallel case.
ex.) shells were to ancient cultures as dollar bills are to modern american culture.
Anaphora
repetition of a word, phrase or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row. this is a deliberate form of repetition and helps make the writer's point more coherent.
Anecdote
a short, simple narrative of an incident; often used for humorous effect or to make a point
Annotation
explanatory notes added to a text to explain, cite sources, or give bibliographical data.
Antithesis
the presentation of two contrasting images. the idas are balanced by word, phrase, clause, or paragraphs.
ex.) "to be, or not to be..."
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