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Eng Vocab test 2

October 18

TermDefinition
Colloquial/Colloquialism use of slang and informalities in speech or writing. NOT accepted in formal writing.
coherence it is clear and understanding.
Connotation nonliteral meaning of a word
Denotation strict literal dictionary definition of a word
Diction writers word choice of correctness, clearness or effectiveness.
Ethos appeal to share value/beliefs
Euphemism use of word is less direct or less offensive
Hyperbole figurative language to exaggerate
Hypophora Figure of reasoning more questions are asked than answers
Imagery images
Anecdote a short, interesting story about a real person
Academic diction use of scholarly words or terms
Ad populum fallacy a fallacy of logic, right or wrong
Allegory story, etc. that reveals a hidden meaning
Allusion A reference to something
Ambiguity has multiple meanings, or can be understood in more than one way
Analogy A similarity or comparison between two different things
Anaphora repetition of a word, etc. at the beginning of phrase, etc.
Apostrophe A figure of speech about a absent person (liberty or love)
Alliteration Repetition of a consonant sounds
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