Rhetorical Terms

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or effect.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures, appealing to the senses and enhancing the reader's experience.

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What is an aphorism?

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An aphorism is a concise statement that expresses a general truth or principle, often in a witty or memorable way.

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What is parallel structure?

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Parallel structure is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence, creating balance and clarity.

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What is euphemism?

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Euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or blunt.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is allusion?

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Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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What is anecdote?

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An anecdote is a short and interesting story about a real incident or person, often used to illustrate a point.