By Definition
The technique of arranging words, phrases, clauses, or larger structures by placing them side by side and making them similar in form
What is parallelism (or parallel construction/structure)?
"In fact," "I hope," "certainly"
What is an expletive?
Alliteration: the "" of the "" sound in consecutive words, drawing attention to said words
What is "repetition" and "first?"
Words about a particular group or idea
What is a lexical cluster?
Ex: "leaf, bark, roots" with a tree
Instead of saying that someone has “died” people say someone has “passed away”.
euphanism
The way words are put together to form phrases, clauses, and sentences which influences the reader
What is syntax?
"I walked to work, walked all day, and walked home. I'm tired."
What is repetition?
Anaphora: the repetition of a word or phrase at the ""
What is the "beginning of a sentence?"
Use of language where multiple meanings are possible, either intentionally or unintentionally
What is ambiguity?
Someone won a 10 million dollar lottery when interviewed by the news they said, “Yeah I guess it's quite a bit of money, I’m excited.
Understatement
An attitude that underlies the apparent tone of the piece
What is undertone?
"That bites" instead of "That's not good"
What is colloquial language?
What is "ironic minimizing?"
The actual definition of a word
What is denotation?
The fireworks popped, blazing with bright beautiful colors, bursting in roaring sounds, and showering sparks across the sky”
Cumulation
Language that aims to directly address the reader, either personally or as part of a group
What is inclusive language?
"Come down to see our 50% sale!"
What is synthetic personalization?
Cumulation: the "" in a short space to give weight to the idea expressed
A more acceptable way of saying something uncomfortable
What is a euphemism?
(Ie: 'passed away' instead of 'died')
The fireworks popped, blazing with bright beautiful colors, bursting in roaring sounds, and showering sparks across the sky”
Anaphora
A word or phrase repeated at the end of consecutive lines
What is epistrophe?
"You are a clown"
What is an invective?
Tone: the author's "" toward his material and/or audience. Similar to ""
What is "attitude" and "mood?"
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to the literal or primary meaning
What is a connotation?
a computer is an electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data to perform tasks by following sets of instructions.
denotation