Academic Terms 7

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

  2. Polysyndeton: Repetitive use of conjunctions for rhythmic and emphatic effects.

  3. Colloquial/Colloquialism: Informal language typical of everyday conversation and writing.

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

  5. Caesura: A natural or punctuated pause in poetry to create rhythm.

  6. Understatement: Deliberately downplaying something for comedic or ironic impact.

  7. Point of View: The narrative perspective that influences the reader's understanding.

  8. Absolutes: Words with fixed, unchanging meanings, often without context dependency.

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

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