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- 3. The time and place in which a story, novel, or play unfolds.
- 6. The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning. They can be positive, negative, or neutral.
- 7. The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, often influenced by the author's style and tone.
- 12. A narrative device that interrupts the chronological order of a story to depict events that occurred earlier.
- 14. Another of Aristotle's modes of persuasion, referring to the logical appeal or reasoning used in an argument.
- 16. Language Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often for the purpose of creating vivid images, emphasizing ideas, or conveying emotions.
- 18. Attributing human qualities to non-human entities or abstract concepts.
- 21. The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
- 24. Correspondence of sound between words or the ending of words, especially when used in poetry.
- 25. The central idea or message in a work of literature.
- 30. A literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
- 31. The distinctive way in which a writer expresses their thoughts, choices of words, and overall writing technique.
- 35. The emotional appeal or quality of a work that elicits pity, sorrow, or sympathy from the audience.
- 38. The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities beyond their literal meaning.
- 41. Exaggeration used to emphasize a point, often for comedic or dramatic effect.
- 43. Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell), creating a mental image for the reader.
- 44. A literary device characterized by the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in neighboring or closely positioned words within a sentence or phrase. This technique is often used for rhythmic and melodious effects in poetry, prose, or everyday language. It contributes to the overall sound and musicality of the language, creating a memorable and engaging quality in the writing.
- 45. The recurrence of a word, phrase, or structure for emphasis.
- 46. The quality of being open to more than one interpretation. This kind of language or expressions can be understood in multiple ways, leading to uncertainty or confusion.
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- 1. Language Language that appeals to the senses, creating a vivid and immersive experience for the reader.
- 2. The use of words that imitate the sound they describe.
- 4. A statement that appears contradictory or self-defeating but may reveal a truth.
- 5. A recurring element, theme, or idea in a work of literature that serves to emphasize a particular concept or theme.
- 8. A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal definitions of the individual words.
- 9. One of Aristotle's three modes of persuasion, referring to the ethical appeal or credibility of the speaker.
- 10. The use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in their construction, sound, or meaning.
- 11. A figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses an absent or imaginary person, or some abstraction.
- 13. A literary technique that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock people, society, or politics.
- 15. Specialized language or technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject or profession.
- 17. A category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
- 19. A combination of statements, ideas, or features that are opposed to one another. It often creates tension or emphasizes a point in literature.
- 20. A form of verbal irony that is intended to mock or convey contempt.
- 22. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry or prose.
- 23. The sequence of events in a story, novel, or play.
- 26. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. It is often used for emphasis or effect.
- 27. The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words, especially in stressed syllables. It is often used to create melody, emphasize certain words, or create a particular mood.
- 28. A comparison in which an idea or a thing is compared to another thing that is quite different from it. It aims at explaining that idea or thing by comparing it to something that is familiar.
- 29. A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting that they are alike in some way.
- 32. A figure of speech in which the importance or magnitude of something is minimized for ironic or comedic effect.
- 33. A typical character, action, or situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature. They are often found in myths, literature, and folklore.
- 34. A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
- 36. A literary device or situation in which there is a discrepancy between expectation and reality.
- 37. A play on words that exploits the multiple meanings or similar sounds of a word.
- 39. A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
- 40. The art of persuasive speaking or writing.
- 42. A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. It is used to create associations in the reader's mind and add depth to the text.