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3. the depiction of animals as having human characteristics, behaviors, and emotions
5. when an author or speaker emphasizes a particular point or idea by repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of a series of statements
8. inflated or exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally and often used to make a point or add humor
10. the intentional use of language to lessen or minimize the impact of an event or feeling
11. when an author or speaker repeats a letter or sound across multiple words to create a rhythm that draws the audience’s attention
12. prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way to be unfair
13. a position taken or argument made to counter an opposing viewpoint or stance

1. the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman
2. Arguments that have the appearance of being plausible but lack valid ideas
4. a type of writing that requires an author to collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner
6. a brief amusing story that an author or speaker uses to personalize a message or topic to an audience
7. literary character types such as the hero, the damsel in distress, and the evil villain
9. the use of similar grammatical structure, sounds, and/or meter to place emphasis on a particular point or idea