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35 Cards in this Set
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Alliteration
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A series of words beginning with the same letter or sound
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Colloquialism
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Informal language
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Paradox
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a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
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Rhyme
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Words or phrases that end with the same sound
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Rhetorical question
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A question that is not intended to be answered
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assonance
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resemblance of sounds
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Contrast
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to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
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Euphemism
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the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.
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Metaphor
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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.” Compare mixed metaphor, simile ( def. 1 ) .
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Analogy
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a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based: the analogy between the heart and a pump.
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Cliche
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a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, or strong as an ox.
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Parody
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a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing: his hilarious parody of Hamlet's soliloquy.
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Symbolism
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the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.
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Hyperbole
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obvious and intentional exaggeration.
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Jargon
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the language, esp. the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group: medical jargon.
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Pun
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the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.
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Tautology
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needless repetition of an idea, esp. in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in “widow woman.”
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Argument
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an oral disagreement; verbal opposition; contention; altercation: a violent argument.
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Sarcasm
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harsh or bitter derision or irony.
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Repetition
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the act of repeating; repeated action, performance, production, or presentation.
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Oxymoron
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a figure of speech by which a locution produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “cruel kindness” or “to make haste slowly.”
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Personification
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the attribution of a personal nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract notions, esp. as a rhetorical figure.
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Dialogue
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conversation between two or more persons.
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Comparison
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the act of comparing.
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Juxtaposition
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an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, esp. for comparison or contrast.
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Factual Language
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Writing with true statements
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Objective Voice
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No bias in the voice
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Formal Voice
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Proper and correct language and/or grammar. No colloquial language.
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Personal Voice
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Bias towards the owner of the voice and from a certain subjective perspective. Not objective.
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Biased Language
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Anti-objective, leaning towards one perspective or side of the argument.
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Emotive Language
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Language which is charged with emotion e.g. love, hate, fear etc. Sometimes associated with inferior poetry - especially that produced by angst-ridden teenagers.
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Homophone
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Phonetics . a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled the same way or not, as heir and air.
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Statement
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something stated.
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Imperative
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absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave.
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Explanation
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the act or process of explaining.
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