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Rhetorical Question (Erotesis)
A question not answered by the writer because the answer is obvious, used for emphasis or effect.
Sarcasm
Bitter, caustic language meant to hurt or ridicule, often witty but can be cruel if poorly done.
Satire
Writing that ridicules human vices or social conventions, using irony, wit, parody, and hyperbole for insight or humor.
Semantics
The study of word meanings, their development, connotations, and relationships.
Style
Refers to an author’s unique blend of diction, syntax, and literary devices, or classification into historical/literary movements.
Subordinate Clause
A clause with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone.
Syllogism
Deductive reasoning with two premises leading to a conclusion.
Symbol/Symbolism
Concrete objects or actions representing abstract ideas.
Synecdoche
A metaphor where a part represents the whole or vice versa.
Syntax
How words are grouped into phrases and sentences, influencing tone and meaning.
Theme
The central idea or insight into life a work offers, often implied in fiction.
Thesis
A sentence or group of sentences expressing the main idea or argument in expository writing.
Tone
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, such as playful, serious, or sarcastic.
Understatement
Presenting something as less significant for humor or emphasis.
Undertone
A hidden attitude beneath the apparent tone.
Wit
Clever and surprising language that delights with its intellectual humor and pointed remarks.
