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English
11th Grade
12/16/2008

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Paradox
Definition
Contradict statement that has some truth included in to the statement.
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Oxymoron
Definition
Expression in which two words that contradict each other are joined.
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Metonymy
Definition
Substituting a name of an object.
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Ambiguity
Definition
two or more interpretations.
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Exaggeration
Definition
Overstating something
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Irony
Definition
stating the opposite of the real meaning.
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Anaphora
Definition
Repetition of the same words

Ex: The cat ran into the cat

cat is repeated.
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Asyndeton
Definition
Conjunctions between clauses.
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Polysyndeton
Definition
Many conjunctions
poly root word means "many"
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Chiasmus
Definition
Creates an X a type of balance.
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Antithesis
Definition
Rehortical contrast of ideas.
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Parallel structure
Definition
is a balance of two or more similar words, phrases, or clauses.
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Hyperbole
Definition
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
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Analogy
Definition
A comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification
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Onomatopoeia
Definition
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
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Satire
Definition
Literature or media that uses humor.
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Parody
Definition
Comedy Effect that makes a light of series piece of literature.
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Tone
Definition
Authors attitude toward a subject or concept.
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Ethos
Definition
the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations
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Pathos
Definition
a quality that evokes pity or sadness.
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Logos
Definition
The word of god.
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Exigence
audience
purpose
Definition
Exigence is a needed demand.

Audience is the people who your targeting.

Purpose is the reason for which something is done.
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Surface Features
Definition
The outside part, or the uppermost layer.
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Denotation
Definition
Literal meaning of a word.
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Connotation
Definition
Implied or association of a word.
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Euphemism
Definition
refereeing to something harsh blunt embarrassing.
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Anecdote
Definition
short amusing story.
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Exemplification
Definition
Sense of examples (facts).
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Classification
Definition
Sorts of material in major categories.
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Compare/contrast
Definition
Set them side by side with similarities and differences.
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Process Analysis
Definition
Explains how something is done.
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Narration
Definition
Someone who is telling a story.
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Definition
Definition
provides the meaning of the topic.
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Description
Definition
Emphasizes the senses.
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