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| A variety of a language that is distinguished from other varieties of the same language, used by a group of speakers who are set apart from others geographically or socially |
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| Very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom |
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| Concrete and Abstract Diction |
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Concrete- Showing
Abstract- Telling |
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| Expressions not used in formal writing or formal speech |
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| The language or vocabulary peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group |
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| A sentence that expresses a straightforward idea or action |
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States an idea
Ex. Max is a dog. |
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Gives a command
Ex. Go feed Max. |
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Asks a question
Ex. Where is Max? |
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A sentence having only one clause
Ex. Max is a dog. |
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A sentence containing two or more coordinate independent clauses
Ex. Max is a dog and Bella is a cat. |
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a sentence containing one or more dependent clauses in addition to the main clause
Ex. When Max poops, scoop it. |
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Any change from a basic word order or syntactic sequence
Ex. How beautiful is the rose. |
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| Repetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences |
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| The use of a word to modify or govern two or more words when it is appropriate to only one of them |
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| The omission of conjunctions |
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| Style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words |
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| The main idea of the sentence is at the beginning. |
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| A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated |
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| The ability to use language effectively |
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| The use of a number of conjunctions in close succession |
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| Placing two things side by side for comparison or contrast |
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| A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part |
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| Connect words, phrases, and clauses (FANBOYS) |
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| A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth |
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| Made commonplace or trite |
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| To rise above or go beyond, exceed |
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| To establish oneself in the favor or good graces of others by deliberate effort |
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| Belonging to a thing by its very nature |
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| To pass into or through every part of |
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| Immature or inexperienced |
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| High-sounding, high-flown |
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| Weariness of body or mind from strain |
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| By virtue of office or official position |
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| To regard with intense aversion or loathing, abhor |
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| Associated with something by chance rather than as an integral part |
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| To do something with authority or emphasis |
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| To steal or take dishonestly, embezzle |
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| To atone for, make amends or reparation for |
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| Bitterly scathing, sarcastic |
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| An extremely delicate variety of gauze |
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| Characterized by or uttered in complaint, peevish |
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