Set 2 - AICE ENG LANG

Diction

refers to the writer’s word choices.

Euphemism

less offensive substitute for a bad word

Imagery

sensory details or figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions

Irony

the contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant

Juxtaposition

contrasting ideas near each other

Biography

story about a persons life and personal details

Metaphor

comparison without using like or as

Ellipses

trailing off; going off into a dreamlike state

Dash

an interruption of thought

Semicolon

parallel ideas; equal ideas

Simile

comparison using like or as

Autobiography

nonfiction text about the authors own life

Review

a text that reflects your position/ experience