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09/07/2010

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Ad Hominem (to the person)
Definition
The writer attacks the person or people presenting the issue rather than dealing logically with the issue itself.
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Allegory
Definition
A literary work with two or more levels of meaning: one literal level and one or more symbolic or figurative levels; events, settings, objects, or characters that stand for ideas or qualities beyond themselves.
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Allusion
Definition
A reference to a well-known work of literature, famous person, or historical event with which the reader is assumed to be familiar.
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Analogy
Definition
A partial similarity between two things that are otherwise dissimilar; a pairing of words designed to elicit associations between concepts and background knowledge.
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Argument
Definition
A type of writing that develops a topic in a logical and persuasive manner.
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Assonance
Definition
The repetition of vowel sounds in stressed syllables or words without repeating consonant sounds.
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Central Argument
Definition
The main point or purpose of a piece of writing, often stated in a thesis statement or topic sentence.
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Characterization
Definition
The manner in which an author presents a character by using the character's actions, dialogue, description, or how other characters react to that character.
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Circular Reasoning
Definition
Supporting a position by merely restating it.
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Conceit
Definition
An elaborate and extended metaphor, especially in poetic images.
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Either/or Fallacy
Definition
The writer presents only two alternatives when there are more than two.
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Empirical
Definition
Information or facts gained by observation or experiment based on scientific analysis.
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Evidence
Definition

Statements or information that help in making a conclusion or judgement:

  • Logical Evidence: Based on earlier known or well-known info presented in a clear organized pattern.
  • Empirical Evidence: Information or facts gained by observation or experiment based on scientific analysis.
  • Anecdotal Evidence: Information gained from casual observation, usually presented in a narrative style.
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Expository Text
Definition
Writing that explains or informs through the use of facts, reasons, or examples.
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Fallacious Reasoning
Definition
Reasoning that is deceptive or liable to mislead.
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False Analogy
Definition
The writer assumes that because two things are alike in some ways, they must be alike in other ways
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False Causality (post hoc)
Definition
The error of concluding that an event is caused by another event simply because it follows it.
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Figurative Language
Definition
The use of words to create vivid pictures and ideas in the mind of the reader; not meant to be literally true
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Flashback
Definition
An account of a conversation, episode, or event that happened before the beginning of a story, told for the purpose of clarifying something in the present; often interrupts the chronological flow of the story.
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Foreshadowing
Definition
Writer's use of hints or clues to indicate events that will occur later in a text.
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Hasty Generalization
Definition
The writer draws a conclusion from insufficient evidence or from exceptional or biased evidence.
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Hyperbole
Definition
Figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humor.
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Imagery
Definition
Descriptive language used in literature to recreate sensory experiences, enrich writing, and to make writing more vivid;
Term
Incongruities
Definition
Text or portions of text having inconsistent or inharmonious parts or elements.
Term
Inference
Definition
Conclusion derived from facts or premises.
-Supported

-Unsupported
Term
Irony
Definition

Using a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal meaning:

  • Dramatic Irony: where the reader or the audience sees a character's mistakes, but the character does not.
  • Verbal Irony: where the writer says one thing and means another.
  • Irony of Situation: where there is a great difference between the purpose of an action and the result.
Term
Irony
Definition
Using a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of it literal meaning
-Dramatic Irony: Character doesn't see character's mistake but reader does
-Verbal Irony: Writer says one thing but means another
-Situational Irony: Where there is a great difference between the purpose of an action and the result
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Literal Language
Definition
Language that is true to fact, avoiding exaggeration or metaphor
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Literal Meaning
Definition
The actual or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase; language that means exactly what it appears to mean.
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Logic/Logical Evidence
Definition
The science of correct reasoning; correctly using facts, examples, and reasons to support one's view.
Term
Main Idea
Definition

The concept, thought, notion, or impression that is of greatest importance of influence:

  • Literal: adhering to fact or to the primary meaning or intent.
  • Implied: a suggested meaning or intent (as opposed to explicit).
  • Explicit: fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity; leaving no question as to the meaning or intent.
Term
Metaphor
Definition
A figure of speech that compares two unlikely things in which no words of comparison is used.
Term
Mood
Definition
The feeling(s) the text arouses in the reader
Term
Onomatopoeia
Definition
The used of words whose pronunciation suggests its meaning
Term
Organization of Text
Definition

Format or structure; often varies with type of text, but common patterns exist:

Chronological Order: details are arranged in the order in which they happen.

Order of Importance: details are arranged in order of importance: least important to most important or most important to least important.

Cause-Effect: details are arranged to show connections between a result and the events that preceded it.

Comparison-Contrast: details are arranged to show similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Listing: details are arranged in a simple list.

Classification: details are placed into categories.

Problem-Solution: details are arranged to show a problem and then the ways to the solve problem.

Spatial: details are arranged geographically from left to right, right to left, top to bottom, and so on.

Mixed: some details are arranged one way, and other details are arranged in another way.

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Overgeneralization
Definition
An assumption that ALL members of a group, nationality, race, or gender have characteristics observed in some members
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Paradox
Definition
A statement that seems to be contradictory but that actually presents a truth.
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Personification
Definition
A figure of speech in which something non-human is given human characteristics
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Persuasive Techniques
Definition
Devices of persuasion used for the purpose of changing one's mind, making one take action, or both;
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Poetry
Definition
The expression of traditionally rhythmic compositions in a style more concentrated, imaginative, and powerful then that of ordinary speech or prose.
Term
Repetition
Definition
Repeating a word, phrase, sentence, or the like for the impact and effect
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Sequencing
Definition

The arrangment or ordering of subject matter to aid understanding:

  • Developmental
  • Chronological
  • Easy to difficult (difficult to easy)
  • Part to whole (whole to part)
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Simile
Definition
Figure of speech comparing two things that are unlike;
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Symbol
Definition
Person, place, or thing that represents something beyond itself.
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Symbolism
Definition
A literary technique in which an author uses symbols to represent concrete ideas, events, or relationships
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Theme
Definition
The underlying idea or statement that the author is trying to convey
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Tone
Definition
Overall feeling or effect created by a writer's use of words
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alliteration
Definition
the repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginning of word
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allusion
Definition
a reference to a well-known work of literature, famous person, or historical event with which the reader is assumed to be familiar
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analogy
Definition
a partial similarity between two things that are otherwise dissimilar; a pairing of words designed to elicit assotioations between concepts and background knowledge
Term
ancedotal evicence
Definition
information gained from casual observation, usually presented in a narrative style
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ancedotal evidence
Definition
evidence based on a brief story told to make a point or to entertain
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argument
Definition
a type of writing that develops a topic in a logical and persuasive manner
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assonance
Definition
the repetition of vowel sounds in stressed syllables or words without repeating consonants sounds
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cause-effect
Definition
details are arranged to show connections between a result and the events thar preceded it
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central argument
Definition
the main point or purpose of a piece of writing, often stated in a thesis statement or topic sentence
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chronological order
Definition
details are aranged in the order in which they happen
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circular reasoning
Definition
supporting a position by merely restating it
Term
classification
Definition
details are placed into categories
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comparison-contrast
Definition
details are arranged to show similarities and differenced between two or more subjects
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conceit
Definition
an elaborate and extended metaphor, especially in poetic images
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dramatic irony
Definition
where the reader or the audience sees a character's mistakes, but the character does not
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either/or fallacy
Definition
the writer presents only two alternatives when there are more than two
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empirical
Definition
information or facts gained by observation or experimental based on scientific analysis
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empirical evidence
Definition
information or facts gained by observation or experiment based on a scientific analysis
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evidence
Definition
statements or information that help in making a conclusion or judgment
Term
explicit
Definition
fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity; leaving no question as to the meaning or intent
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expository text
Definition
writing that explains or informs through the use of facts, reasons, or examples
Term
fact
Definition
a statement that can be verified as true
Term
fallacious reasoning
Definition
reasoning that is deceptive or liable to mislead
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false analogy
Definition
the writer assumes that because two things are alike in some ways, they must be alike in other ways
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false causality
Definition
the error of concluding that an event is caused by another event simply because it follows it
Term
figurative language
Definition
the use of words to create vivid pictures and ideas in the mind of the reader; no meant to be literally true
Term
flashback
Definition
an account of a conversation, episoded, or event that happened before the beginning of a story, told for the purpose of clarifying something in the present; often interrupts the chronological flow of the story
Term
foreshadowing
Definition
writer's use of hints or clues to indicate events that will occur later in a text
Term
hasty generalization
Definition
the writer draws a conclusion from insufficient evidence or from exceptional or biased evidence
Term
hyperbole
Definition
figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humor
Term
imagery
Definition
descriptive language used in literature to recreate sensory experiences, enrich writin, and to make the writing more vivid; sensor details
Term
implied
Definition
a suggested meaning or intent
Term
incongruities
Definition
text or portions of text having inconsistent or inharmonious parts or elements
Term
inference
Definition
a conclusion derived from facts or premises
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irony
Definition
using a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal meaning
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listing
Definition
details are arranged in a simple list
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literal
Definition
adhearing to fact or to the primary meaning or intent
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literal language
Definition
language that is true to fact, avoiding exaggeration or metaphor
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literal meaning
Definition
the actual or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase; language that means exactly what is appears to mean
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logical evidence
Definition
based on earlier known or well-known information presented in a clear organized pattern
Term
logical evidence
Definition
the science of correct reasoning; correctly using facts, examples, and reasons to support one's view
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main idea
Definition
the concept, thought, notion, or impressions that is of greatest importance or influence
Term
metaphor
Definition
a figure of speech that compares two unlike things in which no word of comparison is used
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mixed
Definition
some details are arranged one way, and other details are arranged in another way
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mood
Definition
the feelings the text arouses in the reader
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onomatopoeia
Definition
the use of a word whose pronunciation suggests its meaning
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order of importance
Definition
details are arranged in order of importance: least important to most important or most important to least important
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organization of text
Definition
format or structure; often varies with type of text, but common patters exist
Term
overgeneralization
Definition
an assumption that all members of a group, nationality, race, or gender have the characterisitics observed in some members
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paradox
Definition
a statement that seems to be contadictory but that actually presents a truth
Term
personification
Definition
a figure of speech in which something non-human is given human characterisitics
Term
persuasive techniques
Definition
devices of persuasion used for the purpose of changing one's mind, making one take  action, or both; usually accomplished by a combination of emotional appeals
Term
poetry
Definition
the expression of traditionally rythmic compositions
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problem-solution
Definition
details are arranged to show a problem and then a way to solve the problem
Term
repetition
Definition
repeating a word, phrase, sentence, or the like for impact and effect
Term
sequencing
Definition
the arrangement or ordering of subject matter to aid understanding
Term
simile
Definition
figure of speech comparing two like things that are unlike; uses the word "like" or "as"
Term
situational irony
Definition
where there is a great difference between the purpose of an action and the result
Term
spatial
Definition
details are arranged geographically from left to right, right to left, top to bottom, and so on
Term
symbol
Definition
person, place, or thing that represents something beyond itself
Term
symbolism
Definition
a literary technique in which an author uses symbols to represent concrete ideas, events, or relationships
Term
theme
Definition
the underlying idea or statement that the author is trying to convey
Term
tone
Definition
the overall feeling or effect created by a writer's uses of words
Term
verbal irony
Definition
where the writer says one thing and means another
Term
Irony
Definition

Using a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal meaning:

  • Dramatic Irony: where the reader or the audience sees a character's mistakes, but the character does not.
  • Verbal Irony: where the writer says one thing and means another.
  • Irony of Situation: where there is a great difference between the purpose of an action and the result.
Term
Alliteration
Definition
The repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginning of words.
Term
Anecdotal Evidence
Definition
Evidence based on a brief story told to make a point or to entertain.
Term
bandwagon
Definition
A persuasive technique that attempts to get people to follow the crowd using logical fallacy that, since "everybody else likes it", must be good
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characterization
Definition
the manner in which an author presents a character by using the character's actions, dialogue, description, or how other characters react to that character
Term
conflict
Definition
The problem(s) or struggle(s)between or among opposing forces that trigger(s) the action in literature.
Term
Connotation/Connotative
Definition
An association that a word calls to mind in addition to its dictionary or literal meaning.
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Credibility
Definition
Quality or power of inspiring belief; capacity for believability
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Denotation/Denotative
Definition
The literal or standard dictionary meaning of a word
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Fact
Definition
A statement that can be verified as true.
Term
Figurative Language
Definition
The use of words to create vivid pictures and ideas in the mind of the reader; not meant to be literally true (e.g., similes, metaphors, idioms, personification).
Term
Functional Text
Definition
Printed material that is specifically intended to convey information.
Term
Idiom
Definition
Phrase or expression that means something different from what the words actually say.
Term
Imagery
Definition
Descriptive language used in literature to recreate sensory experiences, enrich writing, and to make the writing more vivid; sensory details.
Term
Inference
Definition
A conclusion derived from facts or premises.
Term
Irony
Definition
Using a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal meaning:

Dramatic Irony: where the reader or the audience sees a character's
Term
Literal Language
Definition
Language that is true to fact, avoiding exaggeration or metaphor.
Term
Loaded Words
Definition
Words that are slanted for or against the topic;
Term
Logic/Logos
Definition
The science of correct reasoning;
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Metaphor
Definition
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things in which no word of comparison is used.
Term
Mood
Definition
The feeling(s) the text arouses in the reader. (e.g., happiness, sadness, sorrow, peacefulness)
Term
Onomatopoeia
Definition
The use of a word whose pronunciation suggests its meaning. (e.g., meow, buzz)
Term
Opinion
Definition
A belief or conclusion not supported by evidence
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Overgeneralization
Definition
An assumption that all members of a group, nationality, race, or gender have the characteristics observed in some members.
Term
Oversimplification
Definition
The use of language which makes something far simpler then it is, to the point of distorting its meaning
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Overstatement
Definition
A statement that represents something as more then it actually is
Term
Peer Pressure
Definition
A persuasive technique in which the reader is pressured to think or act a certain way as to be accepted by one's peers
Term
Personification
Definition
A figure of speech in which something non-human is given human characteristics or powers.
Term
Persuasive Techniques
Definition
Devices of persuasion used for the purpose of changing one's mind, making one take action, or both; usually accomplished by a combination of emotional appeals and logical reasoning.
Term
Plot
Definition
The action or sequence of related events that make up a story, consisting of five basic elements.
Term
Poetry
Definition
The expression of traditionally rhythmic compositions in a style more concentrated, imaginative, and powerful than that of ordinary speech or prose; generally categorized into specific forms based on purpose and/or meter or rhyme scheme.
Term
Point of View
Definition
The perspective from which the story is told
- First Person
-Third Person Omniscient
-Third Person Limited
Term
Repetition
Definition
Repeating a word, phrase, sentence, or the like for impact and effect.
Term
Rhyme
Definition
Identical or very similar recurring final sounds in words within, or more frequently, at the ends of lines of verse
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Simile
Definition
A figure of speech comparing two things that are unlike; uses the words like or as.
Term
Symbol
Definition
Person, place, thing that represents something beyond itself
Term
Symbolism
Definition
A literary technique in which an author uses symbols to represent concrete ideas, events, or relationships.
Term
Testimonial
Definition
A persuasive technique in which a personal success story is used to influence others
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Theme
Definition
The underlying idea or statement that the author is trying to convey.
Term
Tone
Definition
The overall feeling or effect created by a writer's use of words.
Term
Understatement
Definition
A statement that represents something far less then is actually is
Term
Alliteration
Definition
The repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the beginning of words.
Term
Anecdotal Evidence
Definition
Evidence based on a brief story told to make a point or to entertain.
Term
bandwagon
Definition
A persuasive technique that attempts to get people to follow the crowd using logical fallacy that, since "everybody else likes it", must be good
Term
characterization
Definition
the manner in which an author presents a character by using the character's actions, dialogue, description, or how other characters react to that character
Term
conflict
Definition
The problem(s) or struggle(s)between or among opposing forces that trigger(s) the action in literature.
Term
Connotation/Connotative
Definition
An association that a word calls to mind in addition to its dictionary or literal meaning.
Term
Credibility
Definition
Quality or power of inspiring belief; capacity for believability
Term
Denotation/Denotative
Definition
The literal or standard dictionary meaning of a word
Term
Fact
Definition
A statement that can be verified as true.
Term
Figurative Language
Definition
The use of words to create vivid pictures and ideas in the mind of the reader; not meant to be literally true (e.g., similes, metaphors, idioms, personification).
Term
Functional Text
Definition
Printed material that is specifically intended to convey information.
Term
Idiom
Definition
Phrase or expression that means something different from what the words actually say.
Term
Imagery
Definition
Descriptive language used in literature to recreate sensory experiences, enrich writing, and to make the writing more vivid; sensory details.
Term
Inference
Definition
A conclusion derived from facts or premises.
Term
Irony
Definition
Using a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal meaning:

Dramatic Irony: where the reader or the audience sees a character's
Term
Literal Language
Definition
Language that is true to fact, avoiding exaggeration or metaphor.
Term
Loaded Words
Definition
Words that are slanted for or against the topic;
Term
Logic/Logos
Definition
The science of correct reasoning;
Term
Metaphor
Definition
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things in which no word of comparison is used.
Term
Mood
Definition
The feeling(s) the text arouses in the reader. (e.g., happiness, sadness, sorrow, peacefulness)
Term
Onomatopoeia
Definition
The use of a word whose pronunciation suggests its meaning. (e.g., meow, buzz)
Term
Opinion
Definition
A belief or conclusion not supported by evidence
Term
Overgeneralization
Definition
An assumption that all members of a group, nationality, race, or gender have the characteristics observed in some members.
Term
Oversimplification
Definition
The use of language which makes something far simpler then it is, to the point of distorting its meaning
Term
Overstatement
Definition
A statement that represents something as more then it actually is
Term
Peer Pressure
Definition
A persuasive technique in which the reader is pressured to think or act a certain way as to be accepted by one's peers
Term
Personification
Definition
A figure of speech in which something non-human is given human characteristics or powers.
Term
Persuasive Techniques
Definition
Devices of persuasion used for the purpose of changing one's mind, making one take action, or both; usually accomplished by a combination of emotional appeals and logical reasoning.
Term
Poetry
Definition
The expression of traditionally rhythmic compositions in a style more concentrated, imaginative, and powerful than that of ordinary speech or prose; generally categorized into specific forms based on purpose and/or meter or rhyme scheme.
Term
Point of View
Definition
The perspective from which the story is told
- First Person
-Third Person Omniscient
-Third Person Limited
Term
Repetition
Definition
Repeating a word, phrase, sentence, or the like for impact and effect.
Term
Rhyme
Definition
Identical or very similar recurring final sounds in words within, or more frequently, at the ends of lines of verse
Term
Simile
Definition
A figure of speech comparing two things that are unlike; uses the words like or as.
Term
Symbol
Definition
Person, place, thing that represents something beyond itself
Term
Testimonial
Definition
A persuasive technique in which a personal success story is used to influence others
Term
Theme
Definition
The underlying idea or statement that the author is trying to convey.
Term
Tone
Definition
The overall feeling or effect created by a writer's use of words.
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