language that might be described as “show-offy”, using big words for the sake of using big words

a work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule

the way an author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences

the device of using character and/or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning

this term literally means “sermon"

can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice

an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language

a term from the Greek meaning “changed label” or “substitute name"

it is a figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it

a figure of speech in which a part of something is used to represent the whole or, occasionally, the whole is used to represent a part

from the Greek meaning “to tear flesh”

involves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something

when well done, it can be witty and insightful; when poorly done, it is simply cruel

the effects of this are varied, depending on the writer’s goal, but when it is good it is often humorous, thought provoking and insightful about the human condition