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18 Cards in this Set
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Denotative meaning |
The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase |
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Connotative meaning |
The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase |
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Thesaurus |
A book of synonyms |
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Concrete words |
Words that refer to tangible objects |
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Abstract words |
Words that refer to ideas or concepts |
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Clutter |
Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea |
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Imagery |
The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects, actions, or ideas |
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Simile |
An explicit comparison, introduced with the word "like" or "as", between things that are essentially different yet have something in common |
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Cliche |
A trite or overused expression |
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Metaphor |
An implicit comparison, NOT introduced with the word "like" or "as", between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common |
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Rhythm |
The pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words |
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Parallelism |
The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, paraphrases, or sentences |
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Repetition |
Reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences |
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Alliteration |
Repetition of the initial consonant sound of clothes or adjoining words |
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Antithesis |
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure |
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Inclusive language |
language that does not stereotype, demean, or patronize people on the basis of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors |
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Generic "he" |
The use of "he" to refer to both women and men |
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Using language clearly |
Use familiar words, choose concrete words, eliminate clutter |
