Lexicon

Matos' Lexicon 25'-26'

Rhetoric

The art of using language effectively and persuasively in speech or writing.

Diction

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

Syntax

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

language.

Tone

The attitude or mood conveyed by the author's writing.

Rhetorical devices

Techniques used by writers or speakers to enhance their arguments and communicate ideas effectively. Examples include metaphor, simile, hyperbole, and personification.

Ethos, pathos, and logos

Modes of persuasion used to appeal to the audience's emotions (pathos), credibility (ethos), and logic (logos), respectively.

Analogy

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

Allusion

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

Paradox

A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or logically absurd,

but upon closer examination, may reveal some truth.

Satire

A literary technique that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize and expose human vices or shortcomings.

Irony

A figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It can be verbal, situational, or dramatic.

Allegory

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Anaphora

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

Euphemism

A mild or indirect word or expression used to refer to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Juxtaposition

Placing two contrasting elements side by side to create a vivid comparison.

Connotation

The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

Denotation

The literal or dictionary definition of a word.

Antithesis

A contrast of ideas by means of parallel arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences.

Consonance

The repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the end of stressed syllables.

Assonance

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

Repetition

The act of repeating words or phrases for emphasis or to create rhythm.

Synecdoche

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

Metonymy

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another that is closely related.

Parallelism

The use of similar grammatical structures in a sentence or series of sentences.

Oxymoron

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

Elegy

A poem or song expressing sorrow or lamentation, often for someone who has died.

Didactic

Intended to teach or instruct, especially with a moral lesson.

Epiphany

A sudden realization or understanding of the essence or meaning of something.

Colloquial

Informal language or speech typical of a specific region or group of people.

Archetype

A typical character, situation, or symbol that represents universal patterns of human nature or experiences.