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What is a "Truncated Sentence" in English?
A minimalist sentence that refuses to waste words.
A device that has to have been cut short – there need to be words missing
Sentences that stop abruptly, leaving readers waiting for impact.
A brief, sharp line that captures emotion or action in the moment.
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What is a "Refrain" in English?
A symbolic echo in literature that represents the central message.
A recurring phrase or verse within a piece of writing or song.
A deliberate repetition of a word in a speech or text to create rhythm.
A poetic device that uses repetition to place emphasis on a set of words.
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What is a "Portmanteau" in English?
A blend of two words that unite to form one new word with a unique meaning.
A word made by blending two words. Having both meanings of the original
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What is an "Extended Metaphor" in English?
A technique where the metaphor takes the main act of a piece of writing.
A metaphor that goes far beyond its initial statement.
Aversion of metaphor that extends over the course of multiple paragraphs.
A metaphor that consistently goes across multiple sentences or paragraphs
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What is a "?"?
A curved mark that invites wonder and exploration.
A punctuation detective, always investigating and probing for answers.
A punctuation mark indicating a question.
Often hitching a ride at the end of sentences to signal an inquiry.