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Figure of emphasis in which a single word or short phrase interrupts to lend emphasis to the rest of the sentence
Euphemism
Atrophy
The wasting away of ones body
Not concealed; not hidden; open
Overt
Euphemism
More agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word
To speak ambiguously in order to mislead or deceive
Equivocate
Attentive to details; conscientious
Scrupulous
The introductory material for a story
Exposition
Esoteric
Intended for or understood by only a small group of people
Mercy or forgiveness
Clemency
Extended metaphor
A metaphor developed at great length or occurring frequently in or throughout the work
A speech or written tribute praising a person or thing, especially someone who has died
Eulogy
To spread throughout
Pervade
Writing or speech that is not meant to be literal
Figurative language
To be so excessively forward in offering one's services that one becomes annoying
Officious
Terms or conditions to an agreement
Stipulations