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A figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning. |
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similie |
comparing things using like or as |
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metaphor |
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. |
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syntax |
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. |
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allusion |
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. |
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alliteration |
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. |
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analogy |
a comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification. |
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ethos |
the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations. |
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pathos |
a quality that evokes pity or sadness. |
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logos |
the Word of God, or principle of divine reason and creative order, identified in the Gospel of John with the second person of the Trinity incarnate in Jesus Christ.
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leaded language |
wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes. |
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pacifists |
a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.
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