APLANG

Aesthetic

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty in art and literature.

Allegory

A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper meanings, often moral or political.

Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Allusion

An indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work that adds meaning.

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; uncertainty.

Analogy

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

Anecdote

A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Antithesis

A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure.

Assonance

The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

Asyndeton

The omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence for effect.

Chiasmus

A rhetorical figure in which words or concepts are repeated in reverse order.

Colloquial

Informal language or expressions used in everyday conversation.

Connotation

The implied or associated meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

Consonance

The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process where a conclusion is drawn from general premises.

Denotation

The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to its connotations.

Diction

The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Didactic

Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Elegiac

Relating to or characteristic of an elegy, often expressing sorrow or lamentation.

Epistrophe

The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences.

Ethos

The credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer.

Extended Metaphor

A metaphor that is developed over several lines or throughout a work.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

Inductive Reasoning

A logical process where generalizations are made based on specific observations.

Irony

A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

Juxtaposition

The placement of two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side for comparison.

Logos

An appeal to logic and reason in persuasive writing or speech.

Metonymy

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.

Pacing

The speed at which a story progresses, affecting the reader's experience.

Paradox

A statement that appears contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.

Parallelism

The use of similar structures in two or more clauses or sentences.

Pathos

An appeal to emotion in persuasive writing or speech.

Polysyndeton

The use of multiple conjunctions in close succession for emphasis.

Rhetorical Question

A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

Stream of Consciousness

A narrative mode that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings.

Synecdoche

A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa.

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

Thesis

A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

Tone

The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the writer's choice of words and style.