Glossary 7

repetition

repeating the same word, phrase, sentences, sounds, etc

anaphora

repeats the words at the beginning of the sentence

consonance

repeats the same consonant sound

assonance

repeats the same vowel sounds

alliteration

repeats the same sounds at the beginning of the words

rhyme

repeats the same sound at the end of the word

polypoton

repitition of the root word in a variety of ways

motif

reoccuring element in story (idea, object, word, image)

diction

authors choice of words

denotation

dictionary defintion of word

connotation

association and emotional overtones that have become attached to word or phrase

dialect

variety of language used by people from a specific geographic area

formal/standard

form of written/spoke English that is considered the model for educated people

informal

form of written/spoken English that is considered the model for educated people in a casual atmosphere

slang

non-standard use of words in a language of a social group

jargon

The specialized vocabulary of a profession or of some other activity to which a group of people dedicate significant parts of their lives

pun

play on words based on multiple meanings of a single word

malapropism

incorrect words used in place of correct words

euphemism

more aggreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word/concept

anthimeria

usage of words in a new grammatical form

colloquial tone

conversational, informal

pedantic tone

teaching, lecture like

simple

straightforward, uncomplicated

elevated

fancy, lofty

invective

insulting or abusive language