EOC English 2 Terms Set #5

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Denotation

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the literal or primary meaning of a word

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Euphemism

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A polite expression used in place of a harsher or more direct term.

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Context Clue

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a hint found within a sentence or paragraph that helps understand the meaning of a word

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Onomatopoeia

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A figure of speech where words imitate sounds.

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Parallel Structure

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The repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence.

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Connotation

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The implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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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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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Alliteration

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.