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colloquialism
The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing.
antithesis
Using a contrast in language to bring out a contrast in ideas.
distinctio
Elaborating on the definition of a word to make sure there is no misunderstanding.
diction
The writer's word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness.
rhetor
The speaker who uses elements of rhetoric effectively in oral or written language.
irony
The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant. The difference between what appears to be and what actually is true.
paradox
A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity.
prose
Fiction and nonfiction, including all its forms.
satire
A work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule.
symbolism
Generally, anything that represents itself and stands for something else.
tone
The author's attitude toward his material, the audience, or both.
rhetorical question
A question in which the answer is implied.
anadiplosis
The repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause.
syntax
The way an author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences.
parallelism
Using the same general structure for multiple parts of a sentence, or for multiple sentences, in order to link them all.
hyperbole
Exaggerating some part of a statement to give it emphasis or force.
connotation
The nonliteral, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning.
hypophora
Asking a question, then proceeding to answer it.
denotation
The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color.
euphemism
From the Greek for 'good speech,' a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept.
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