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48 Cards in this Set
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Allusion
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a passing or casual reference
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Ambiguity
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trying to get a point across but no working, multiple meanings
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Analogy
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comparision of two unlike things based on a common trait(i.e. metaphor, simile)
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Antecedent
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a word, phrase, or clause that is replaced by a substitute
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Antithesis
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contrast of ideas by parallel arrangement of words, sentances, or clauses
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Aphorism
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a saying, short sentance expressing a general truth
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Apostrophe
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adresses absent person or abstract concept (i.e. talk to wind, death, hope)
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Asyndeton
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clause without a conjunction
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Clause
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phrase with both a subject and a verb
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Colloquialism
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use of informal language
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Connotation
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mood, emotion, attitude or color of a word, not literal meaning
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Denotation
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literal meaning, strictly what is out of a dictionary
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Diction
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choice of words
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Didactic
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writing that is preachy or intending to teach a moral lesson
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Ethos
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an ethical appeal, can refer to character of speaker
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Euphemism
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use of mild or indirect expression instead of one that is unpleasant.
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Figurative Language
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speech or writing that isn't literal to display effect or meaning.(i.e. Similie, metaphor)
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Hyperbole
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an obvious and intentional exaggeration
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Imagery
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sensory detail, figurative language that applies to senses
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Inference
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logical conclusion based on evidence
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Irony
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a contrast between what is stated and what is meant
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Juxtaposition
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two contrasting ideas placed together for emphasis
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Logos
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an appeal based on logic or reason
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Metonymy
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reference to something or someone by naming one of its attributes(substitution of attribute instead of person)
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Mood
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a feeling and atmosphere that the author creates through use of language, images, and detail
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Motif
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a reoccurring theme or object
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Onomatopoeia
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words that imitate sound of object or what it refers to
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Polysyndeton
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the use of conjunctions where you would otherwise use commas
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Paradox
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statement that seems contradictory but upon examination is held to be true
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Parallelism
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use of identical or similar syntax in corresponding phrases, sentances, or clauses
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Parody
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humorous or satirical, mimicking, a spok of something
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Pathos
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an emotional appeal to an audience, often works with pathos
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Pedantic
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wanting to show intelligence
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Point of View
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nararator's position in relation to the story told
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Rhetoric
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art of using language effectively regardless of message
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Sarcasm
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meant to be bitter or caustic, or show disapproval. Usually by using verbal irony, one thing that means opposite.
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Satire
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use of sarcasm, irony, wit to attack or ridicule a subject in society, normally social institutions.
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Shift
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any kind of change in point of view, tense, setting. Any significant change in writing.
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Style
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distinctive way of writing or speaking
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Syntax
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the way in which words are put together
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Tone
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attitude toward subject/audience shown by author, either stated or implied
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Understatement
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intentional lack of emphasis
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Personification
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figure of speech in which things or ideas can be given human attributes
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Simile
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comparision using like or as
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Wit
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intellectually amusing language
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Alliteration
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repeitition of same sounds at the beginning of words or unstressed syllables
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Metaphor
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a comparision between two unlike things, without using like or as
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Inversion
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the usual word order is rearranged
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