Academic Terms 7

Tricolon

A sentence structure using three parallel phrases for emphasis and balance.

Polysyndeton

Repetitive use of conjunctions for rhythmic and emphatic effects.

Colloquial/Colloquialism

Informal language typical of everyday conversation and writing.

Allegory

A narrative with hidden, symbolic meanings for conveying deeper ideas.

Caesura

A natural or punctuated pause in poetry to create rhythm.

Understatement

Deliberately downplaying something for comedic or ironic impact.

Point of View

The narrative perspective that influences the reader's understanding.

Absolutes

Words with fixed, unchanging meanings, often without context dependency.

Motif

A recurring theme, symbol, or idea that adds depth and unity.

Allusion

A brief reference to a well-known person, place, or event.