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11 Cards in this Set
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alliteration
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the use of words beginning with the same letter to achieve a poetical effect
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colloquialism
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informal language that is not rude but would not be used in a formal situation (e.g. G'day mate). An informal expression
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paradox
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a contradiction in terms or a contradictory statement that seems absurd
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rhyme
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When words at the end of lines of poetry have the same sound so that they work together to produce an effect
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rhetorical question
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A rhetorical question is one that requires no answer because the answer is obvious and doesn't need to be stated
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assonance
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a repetition of vowel sounds and certain stressed syllables
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contrast
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used to compare and differentiate between two different ideas or concepts
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euphemism
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when you substitute language that is less direct and vague for another that is considered to be harsh, blunt, or offensive. e.g. "she passed away," instead of "she died."
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metaphor
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a phrase that describes one thing being used to describe another; on a simple level a phrase such as 'the heart of the matter' is a metaphor as matters do not actually have hearts
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analogy
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a form of reasoning in which one thing is inferred to be similar to another thing in a certain respect, on the basis of the known similarity between the things in other respects.
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cliche
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a Phrase that is used excessively and has become a bit meaningless and even irritating. SAMPLE CLICHES: Always look on the bright sight of life
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