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Non-Fiction words

English Non-Fiction Unit Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Parallelism a state of being parallel or of corresponding in some way. Using similar things to emphasize similar ideas. Used to create better flow
Anaphora repetition of word or phase at the beginning of a successive clause. Used to emphasis or deliver an artistic affect.
Synecdoche literary device where a part of something is subjected for the whole. Used to emphasis certain important parts by subjecting it for the whole.
Litotes deliberate understatement that uses negative words to mean something positive, Used to avoid making an affirmative claim.
Metonymy figure of speech, an object or idea referring to something that is closely related to it. Used to let single verbs or phases be more powerful to create a visual representation.
Paradox seeming absurd or contradicting of itself. Proposition or statement that when explained is well formed/true. Used to illustrate humor, makes people think critically.
Euphemism substitution of a mild, indirect or vague expression for ones thoughts to be offensive or blunt. Used to mellow out words that come off as harsh.
Chiasmus Part of sentence or phrase, second part is a rephrasal of the first. Used to put emphasis on certain parts.
Anadiphsis Repetition of the last word or a preceding clause or sentence. Used to beautify verbs through rhythm and sometimes to give phrase a natural sound.
Asyndeton A omission or absence of conjunction done intentionally. Used to create an immediate impact on readers done with rhythm in writing.
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