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Diacope

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Repetition of a word or phrase after an intervening word or phrase ex: we will do it, I tell you;we will do it.

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Enumeratio

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Figure of amplification in which a subject is divided into constituent parts or details. EX: I love her eyes, her hair, her nose, her cheeks, her lips.

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figurative language

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Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid.

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figure of speech

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A device used to produce figurative language. Many compare dissimilar things.

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Diction

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Related to style, refers to the writer's word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness.

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Hyperbole

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A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement.

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generic conventions

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This term describes traditions for each genre. These conventions help to define each genre

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expletive

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figure of emphasis in which a single word or short phrase, usually interrupting normal speech. EX: in fact, of course, to be sure, indeed, I suppose, I hope etc

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genre (n)

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The major category into which a literary work fits

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Exposition

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In essays, one of the four chief types of composition. The purpose is to explain something. (In drama, it's intro material; sets tone)

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Imagery

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The sensory details or figurative language used to describe arouse emotion or represent abstractions

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extended metaphor

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A metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work.

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diction (n)

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The strict, literal dictionary definition of a word

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euphemism

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more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept. EX: she passed is better than she died

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Diadactic

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Primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles.

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Hypophora

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Figure of reasoning in which one or more questions is/are asked and then answered

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homily

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this term literally means "sermon" it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice

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