Review of All Terms

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Denotation

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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Asyndeton

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A stylistic device where conjunctions are deliberately omitted from a series of related clauses.

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Anthropomorphism

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Assigning human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects.

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Metonymy

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A form of figurative language in which a word is replaced by something closely related to its original meaning.

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Allusion

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An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Personification

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Attributing human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.