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10 Cards in this Set
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Connotation |
feelings associated with the word |
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Consonance |
repetition of consonant sounds (paper diaper) |
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Conundrum |
unsolveable riddle or pun |
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Deduction |
general rule to specific example - all men are mortal - socrates is a man - therefore socrates in mortal |
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Denotation |
literal meaning of word |
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Descirption |
something described by the senses |
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Diction |
word choice and element of style ex: academically written would have less colorful slang |
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Discourse |
spoken or written language - four types: description, exposition, narration, and persuasion |
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Didactic |
purpose is to instruct, usually formal |
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Dissonance |
harsh or grating sounds that don't go together synonym: cacophony |
