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APELC Quiz 2

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denotation The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color.
diction Word choice, especially with regard to the writer's correctness, clearness, or effectiveness
didactic Literally means "teaching"; has the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles
euphemism a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept
exposition a chief type of composition in essays; purpose is to explain something
extended metaphor a metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work
figurative language Writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid
figure of speech a device used to produce figurative language; many compare dissimilar things
generic conventions traditions of each genre; help to define each genre
genre the major category into which a literary work fits
homily literally means "sermon"; can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice
hyperbole A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement
imagery The sensory details or figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions
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