Aice Lang vocab/literary terms

Metonymy

A figure of speech in which one term is substituted for another with which it is closely associated, often used to create a more vivid expression.

Allusion

An indirect reference to a person, event, or work of literature.

Synecdoche

A figure of speech in which a part represents the whole, or vice versa, often used to emphasize a particular aspect.

Subjective

Based on personal opinions, interpretations, feelings, or beliefs, rather than objective facts.

Objective

Based on observable phenomena and facts, free from personal bias or interpretation.

Anaphora

the deliberate repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences for emphasis or effect.

Polysyndeton

the use of multiple conjunctions in close succession for rhetorical effect, often used to slow down the rhythm of a sentence.

Asyndeton

Omits conjunctions

Paradox

A contradiction that reveals a truth

Antithesis

Two opposite ideas placed close together

Connotation

Emotional or cultural meaning of a word

Denotation

Literal dictionary meaning

Colloquialism

Informal or conversational language

Sarcasm

Saying the opposite of what you mean to mock

Symbolism

An object represents a larger idea

Imagery

Language appealing to the senses

Simile

Comparison using like or as

Metaphor

Direct comparison (no like/as)

Understatement

Making something seem less important

Hyperbole

Extreme exaggeration

Irony

Contrast between expectation and reality

Desecrate

to disrespect something sacred

Euphonious

pleasant sounding

Cacophonous

harsh,noisy

Guile

deceit or cunning

Immutable

permanent unchanging

Incessant

Non-stop

Static

temporarily unchanging

Bastion

stronghold or support

Benign

harmless

Credulous

too willing to believe