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A rhyme, phrase, formula, or other mental technique used as an aid to memorize a larger chunk of information. Ex: Roy G. Biv
What is a mnemonic device?
100
A short well-known saying that expresses an obvious truth and often offers advice. Ex: "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it"
What is a proverb?
100
The ordering of and relationship between the words and other structural elements in phrases and sentences.
What is syntax?
100
A phrase or a word that has lost its original effectiveness or power from overuse. Ex: Awesome
What is cliché?
100
A word formed from the initials or other parts of multiple words. Ex: NASA or NATO
What is an acronym?
200
A fixed distinctive expression whose meaning cannot be deduced from the combined meanings of its actual words. Ex: "Jump the gun" or "High as a kite"
What is an idiom?
200
The study of how meaning in language is created by the use and interrelationship of words, phrases, and sentences.
What is semantics?
200
Language that is used by a group, profession, or culture, especially when the words and phrases are not understood or used by people of different groups, profession, or cultures.
What is jargon?
300
A word or phrase used in place of a term that might be considered too harsh, direct, unpleasant, or offensive. Ex: "She passed away" rather than "She died".
What is an euphemism?