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| A direct relationship where one thing or idea substitutes for another. |
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| Where a situation is created which cannot possibly exist, because different elements of it cancel each other out. |
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| Edging away from realistic and concrete thought; based on intrinsic things/ values |
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| Language that refers to objects or events that are available to the senses; the meanings of the words used are pretty stable |
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| The attitude of the speaker toward the subject. |
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| Use of similar or identical language, structures, events, or ideas in different parts of a text |
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| The repetition of consonant sounds within close proximity, usually in consecutive words with in the same sentence or lines |
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| Expression of something which is contrary to the intended meaning; the words say one thing but mean another |
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| Downplaying the severity of the situation |
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| Where sounds are spelled out as words, or when words describing sounds actually sound like the word they describe |
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| Writing in which the purpose is to inform, explain, describe, or define the author's subject to the reader |
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| Writing that analyzes and breaks down the content of something to see how ideas are developed, supported, etc. |
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| Moving from general to specific things such as- All principals are corrupt -> Mr. Weiner is a principal -> Mr. Weiner is corrupt |
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| Used for when a subject does something |
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| Expressions that have a casual diction, which is informal and found mainly in conversation and everyday life |
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| Also a "dependent clause", does not form a complete sentence, needs additional information to finish the thought |
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| Imitates the serious manner and characteristic features of a particular work/ incident to make fun of those features |
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| Where inanimate objects or abstract concepts are seemingly endowed with human characteristics. (emotion, perception, thoughts, etc.) |
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| When on theme or idea or person etc. is paralleled to another to highlight their differences/ to contrast them |
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| Deriving a logical conclusion from premises that you know to be true, similar to inductive reasoning |
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| Language that uses exaggeration to emphasize a point |
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| Substitution of an agreeable or at least non-offensive expression for one whose plainer meaning might be harsh and unpleasant. |
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| A brief reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event from history, literature, etc. |
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| Not challenging or defending an argument, but pointing out both positive and negative aspects- making the argument less general |
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| Repeating something you've stated to get your point across better; a form of repetition |
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