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allegory |
The device of using character and/or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning. In some allegories, for example, an author may intend the characters to personify an abstraction like hope or freedom. |
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allusion |
A direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. Allusions can be historical, literary, religious, topical, or mythical. |
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antecedent |
The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun. |
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antithesis |
opposition; contrast; the opposite |
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apostrophe |
A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love. It is an address to someone or something that cannot answer. The effect may add familiarity or emotional intensity |
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caricature |
a verbal description, the purpose of which is to exaggerate or distort, for comic effect, a person's distinctive physical features or other characteristics |
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didactic |
intended for instruction; instructive. Didactic words have the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principals |
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euphemism |
the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt. |
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homily |
a sermon, usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a nondoctrinal nature. |
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invective |
vehement or violent denunciation, censure, or reproach. (Abusive language) |
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litotes |
understatement, especially that in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary, as in “not bad at all.” |
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narrative |
a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious. |
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parallelism |
Also referred to as parallel construction or parallel structure. It refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity. |
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parody |
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing |
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rhetoric |
the study of the effective use of language. |
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sarcasm |
involves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something |
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satire |
A work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule. Regardless of whether or not the work aims to reform human behavior, satire is best seen as a style of writing rather than a purpose for writing. |
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semantics |
The branch of linguistics that studies the meaning of words, their historical and psychological development, their connotations, and their relation to one another. |
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syllogism |
a syllogism is a deductive system of formal logic that presents two premises (the first one called "major" and the second called "minor") that inevitably lead to a sound conclusion. |
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synesthesia |
when one kind of sensory stimulus evokes the subjective experience of another |
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metaphorical |
a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.” |
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heteroclite |
a person or thing that deviates from the ordinary rule or form. |
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manifesto |
a public declaration of intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives, as one issued by a government, sovereign, or organization. |
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capricious |
subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim; erratic |
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hyperbole |
obvious and intentional exaggeration. |
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apposition |
the act of placing together or bringing into proximity; juxtaposition. |
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juxtaposition |
an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast. |
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effusive |
unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve
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terse |
neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language. |
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pedantic |
ostentatious in one's learning. |
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cynical |
like or characteristic of a cynic distrusting or disparaging the motives of others. |
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philanthropic |
of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy benevolent |
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altruistic |
unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (egoistic). |
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quixotic |
extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable |
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paradox |
a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
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Utopian |
founded upon or involving idealized perfection. |
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fervent |
having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent |
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anecdote |
a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature |
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chiasmus |
a reversal in the order of words in two otherwise parallel phrases, as in “He went to the country, to the town went she.” |
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antithesis |
opposition; contrast |
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importune |
to press or beset with solicitations; demand with urgency or persistence.
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domesticate |
to tame (an animal), especially by generations of breeding, to live in close association with human beings as a pet or work animal and usually creating a dependency so that the animal loses its ability to live in the wild. |
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reliance |
confident or trustful dependence |
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interlope |
to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license. |
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dishearten |
to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage. |
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asinine |
foolish, unintelligent, or silly; stupid |
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admonish |
to caution, advise, or counsel against something. |
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extemporaneous |
speaking or performing with little or no advance preparation |
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mendicant |
begging; practicing begging; living on alms. |
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deprecate |
to express earnest disapproval of |
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logos |
persuading by the use of reasoning |
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pathos |
persuading by appealing to the reader's emotions |
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ethos |
ethical appeal, means convincing by the character of the author |
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didactic |
intended for instruction; instructive |
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nostalgic |
sentimental or wistful yearning |
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pedantic |
ostentatious in one's learning. |
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trite |
lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition; hackneyed; stale |
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contemptuous |
showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful. |
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sardonic |
characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering |
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benevolent |
characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings |