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The Enlightenment
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Period from 1700 to 1820; valued REASON over faith; most literature meant for public influence, not private expression, used Biblical allusions, heavy classical Greek influence: formal tone, elevated diction (upper-level words)
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Aphorism
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Typically short saying that reflects a truth about life or human nature; Benjamin Franklin's most famous aphorisms include, "A penny saved is a penny earned."
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Hyperbole
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Extreme exaggeration used to relate a concept or idea; used as a rhetorical device (humor can be used to persuade an audience)
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