Belles-lettres style

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  2. 4. A figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humorous or dramatic effect.
  3. 6. Something used to represent an idea or concept, often used in figurative language.
  4. 8. A figure of speech where one thing stands for another, such as "book" for "child" in Bradstreet's poem.
  5. 9. A figure of speech using "like" or "as" to compare two different things, e.g., "A country is like a school with a president instead of a principal."
  6. 11. A figure of speech where something is presented as less significant than it actually is, e.g., "Hitler wasn't very nice to the Jews."
  7. 14. Language that directly states its meaning without using figures of speech.
  8. 15. A figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa, e.g., "The White House" for "the president."
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  1. 1. A figure of speech where one thing is substituted for something closely associated with it, e.g., "According to the White House."
  2. 3. Language that takes a roundabout path to its meaning, opposed to literal language.
  3. 5. A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification, e.g., "A country is like a school."
  4. 7. Quality of being easily understood or clear.
  5. 10. Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities, e.g., "She turned away and looked out the window. The world outside became blurry."
  6. 12. A figure of speech where a speaker addresses a non-present or non-human entity, e.g., "O, Romeo, Romeo!"
  7. 13. Exaggerated statements used for emphasis or effect, like "That was the funniest thing in the whole universe."