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Abstract (style) -

(in writing) this is typically complex, discusses intangible qualities.

Academic (style) -

dry and theoretical writing.

Accent -

in poetry, refers to the stressed portion of a word.

Aesthetic -

used as an adjective meaning "appealing to the senses."

Allegory -

a literary work in which the characters represent abstract ideas

Alliteration -

repetition of initial consonant sounds

Allusion -

a reference to another work of literature, person, or event

Anachronism -

something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred

Analogy -

a comparison of two different things that are similar in some way

Anecdote -

a short narrative

Antecedent -

the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers.

Anthropomorphism -

the attribution of human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects

Anticlimax -

a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events

Antihero -

a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make them a hero

Aphorism -

a brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.

Apostrophe -

address to an absent or imaginary person

Archaism -

the use of deliberately old-fashioned language.

Aside -

a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage

Assonance -

the repetition of vowel sounds

Atmosphere -

the emotional tone or background that surrounds a scene.

Ballad -

any popular narrative poem, often with epic subject and usually in lyric form

Black humor -

the use of disturbing themes in comedy.

Bombast -

speech or writing that sounds grand or important but has little meaning

Burlesque -

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor