RH TERMS 2 LANG

coherence

the logical flow and connection between sentences and ideas within a paragraph and across the entire text.

22. conceit

an elaborate extended metaphor in which two highly dissimilar things or situations are compared.

23. connotation

implied or suggested meaning of a word because of its association in the reader’s mind.

24. consonance

the repetition of consonant sounds in words near each other, such as roost/fast.

25. conundrum

a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun; it may also be a paradox or difficult problem.

26. deductive argument (deduction)

to organize an argument using deduction, use a "top-down" approach that begins with a broad, universally accepted truth and narrows it down to a specific, inevitable conclusion. Unlike inductive reasoning, which builds a general theory from specific observations, a deductive argument starts with the theory and provides specific evidence to prove it.

27. denotation

the literal or dictionary meaning of a word.

28. description

the picturing in words of something or someone through detailed observation of color, motion, sound, taste, smell, and touch; one of the rhetorical modes.

29. diction

the writer’s word choice. Use a modifier to describe it.

30. discourse

spoken or written language, including literary works; the 4 traditionally classified modes of discourse are description, exposition, narration, and persuasion

dissonance

harsh or grating sounds that do not go together.

32. epigram

a concise, witty saying in poetry or prose that either stands alone or is part of a larger work; it may also refer to a short poem of this type.

33. euphony

a succession of harmonious sounds used in poetry or prose; the opposite of cacophony.

34. exemplum

a brief tale used in medieval times to illustrate a sermon or to teach a lesson.

35. exposition

the immediate revelation to the audience of the setting and other background information necessary for understanding the plot; also, explanation, one of the 4 modes of discourse.

36. figurative language

also known as a figure of speech,

37. folklore

traditional stories, songs, dances, and customs that

38. foreshadowing

the use of a hint or clue to suggest a larger event that occurs later in the work.

39. genre

a type of literary work, such as a novel or poem; there are also subgenres, such as science fiction or sonnet, within the larger genres.

40. hubris

the excessive pride or ambition that leads a tragic hero to disregard warnings of impending doom, eventually causing his or her downfall.