Vocabulary Week Five Definitions

n. a comparison that shows similarities between things that are otherwise not alike

n. word choice

adj. intended to explain or describe something

adj. spoken or done without preparation

n. vivid details that appeal to the five senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell

n. the reuse of a key word, phrase, or idea

n. the expression of the same idea in different words to strengthen a point

n. the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques

n. numerical data that presents important information on a subject

n. the structure, length, and variety of sentences