Punctuation within a line of poetry to indicate a break or pause

(to persuade, to inform, to entertain, etc.): the specific reason or reason

a device that is the continuation from line to line of poetry with no punct

the quality of being clear, coherent, and intelligible.

ambiguous (words) or (ending) / ambiguity

to make logical deductions based on observation, experiences, or premises a

A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life

approximate/slant rhyme

a device that makes rhymes that are similar sounding but not an identical,

a device that is the repetition of consonant sounds at the middle or ends o

Forming some sort of opinion / conclusion about the value or efficacy of a

A device that makes a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thin

the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the act

A genre of writing in which a metaphor that extends the length of the text

a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate

a writing element that is a conversation between two or more people as a fe

terms specifically associated with the process of learning or teaching spec

a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject a

the process of shortening a word by a specific combination with an apostrop

a device that is any two lines throughout a poem whose last words rhyme wit

the history or origin of a word

a device that creates a repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

punctuation mark used to introduce a full sentence direct quote or a list

A writer's choice of words; it can include the mood, attitude, dialect, voi

A device that is a saying that sets forth a general thrush that has gained

a punctuation mark that follows a tag phrase integration

A device that is a nicer more tactful way of saying something

couplet/rhyming couplet

a device that is two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme

A format choice that is when items are unchanging in nature, standard, or e

the action or capability of understanding something.

a noun or noun phrase that immediately follows and renames another noun in

giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehen

the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, word, or i

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt; a dir

the ability to gain meaning from things that are not said, or from things t

a writer of a book, article, report or other written text

punctuation mark used to create contractions or show possession

four categories in written language dealing with spelling, capitalization,

The intended readers, listeners, or viewers, of specific types of written,

gives readers a clear understanding of what you are writing about, whether

a device that creates a juxtaposition of sharply contrasting ideas in balan

Words describing a character's face to help the readers picture the charact

a device that makes a repetition of consonant speech sounds at the beginnin

the literal or primary meaning of a word, without the feelings or ideas tha

The contextual meaning or intention of a word; the feeling it evokes in the

A format choice that is a number of connected items or names written or pri

A drama element that is words spoken by an actor to the audience in such a

the word parts added to the beginning or ending of a root word, like prefix

ambiguity / ambiguous (words) or (ending)

the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness

a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or s

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Caesura
common language in a conversational tone, like what typical people speak on
Punctuation within a line of poetry to indicate a break or pause
a punctuation mark indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses,
A device that makes a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thin
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Author's Purpose
(to persuade, to inform, to entertain, etc.): the specific reason or reason
four categories in both spoken and written language dealing with spelling,
(same + sound) a word pronounced the same as another but differing in meani
The distinctive way a writer uses language, what sets his or her writing ap
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enjambment
to make logical deductions based on observation, experiences, or premises a
a device that is the continuation from line to line of poetry with no punct
A format choice that is when items are unchanging in nature, standard, or e
Words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal inte
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clarity
The art of using words to persuade in writing or speaking
A format choice that is when items are unchanging in nature, standard, or e
information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a
the quality of being clear, coherent, and intelligible.
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ambiguous (words) or (ending) / ambiguity
to make logical deductions based on observation, experiences, or premises a
the principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a
a punctuation mark indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses,
a set expression or a phrase comprising two or more words not interpreted l
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aphorism
words and phrases that have significant emotional implications and involve
A brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life
punctuation marks that set off explanatory material or citations within a s
An expression is one in which the person being spoken to is directly referr
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approximate/slant rhyme
punctuation mark used to create contractions or show possession
a word that mean the opposite
The distinctive way a writer uses language, what sets his or her writing ap
a device that makes rhymes that are similar sounding but not an identical,
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Antonym
a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding
a syllable added to the beginning of a root word to change or modify the me
a turn or change of some kind [usually in tone] in a text
a word that mean the opposite
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Definition
A device that is contrast between what is expected and what action happens
a device that is a recognizable, varying pattern in the beat of the accents
the meaning of a word
Hinted at and not plainly expressed
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consonance
(same + write) a word of the same written form as another but of different
words that replace the names of nouns and can be used to determine point of
a device that is words within a single line of poetry that rhyme
a device that is the repetition of consonant sounds at the middle or ends o
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evaluate
a word that is both a homophone and a homograph, that is, exactly the same
Forming some sort of opinion / conclusion about the value or efficacy of a
the meaning of a word
the history or origin of a word
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Allusion
A format choice that is when items are unchanging in nature, standard, or e
A device that makes a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thin
The words chosen and used in a particular text of body of work
a group of words that looks like a sentence, but actually isn't a complete
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active voice
the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the act
a device that is words within a single line of poetry that rhyme
a syllable added to the beginning of a root word to change or modify the me
a writing element that is words or phrases that show how ideas are connecte
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Extended Metaphor
A genre of writing in which a metaphor that extends the length of the text
a group of words that works together in a sentence but does not contain a s
a device that makes a repetition of consonant speech sounds at the beginnin
the process of shortening a word by a specific combination with an apostrop
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clauses
A long speech expressing the inner thoughts of a character alone on stage t
To make logical deductions based on observation, experiences, or premises a
a device that is two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme
a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate
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dialogue
a specific theoretical or philosophical lens or the narrator, speaker, or c
a writing element that is a conversation between two or more people as a fe
punctuation mark used to introduce a full sentence direct quote or a list
A long speech made by a character to everyone to give important plot inform
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academic (words)
punctuation mark that always follows a citation
A format choice that is when items are unchanging in nature, standard, or e
a writing element that is a conversation between two or more people as a fe
terms specifically associated with the process of learning or teaching spec
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complete sentence
a writer of a book, article, report or other written text
the physical nature of a sentence and how the elements of that sentence are
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehen
a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject a
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contractions
the process of shortening a word by a specific combination with an apostrop
the meaning of a word
the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the act
a noun or noun phrase that immediately follows and renames another noun in
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end rhyme
a device that creates a repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
a device that is the arrangement of two or more things for the purpose of c
punctuation mark used to introduce a full sentence direct quote or a list
a device that is any two lines throughout a poem whose last words rhyme wit
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etymologies
a writing element that is words or phrases that show how ideas are connecte
the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, word, or i
Hinted at and not plainly expressed
the history or origin of a word
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assonance
a device that creates a repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
punctuation mark used to introduce a full sentence direct quote or a list
An expression is one in which the person being spoken to is directly referr
a word that is both a homophone and a homograph, that is, exactly the same
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colon [:]
punctuation mark used to introduce a full sentence direct quote or a list
a device that is any two lines throughout a poem whose last words rhyme wit
a device that is a unit of rhythm; the recurrence, in regular units, of a p
a device that is two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme
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Diction
A writer's choice of words; it can include the mood, attitude, dialect, voi
the literal or primary meaning of a word, without the feelings or ideas tha
a word that mean the opposite
An expression that achieves emphasis and humor by utilizing two different m
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adage
Extreme exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humo
A device that is a saying that sets forth a general thrush that has gained
a word that is both a homophone and a homograph, that is, exactly the same
The contextual meaning or intention of a word; the feeling it evokes in the
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comma [,]
a writing element that is words or phrases that show how ideas are connecte
A story element that is the relationship of the narrator/speaker to the sto
A device that is a nicer more tactful way of saying something
a punctuation mark that follows a tag phrase integration
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Euphemism
the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the act
An expression is one in which the person being spoken to is directly referr
Words describing a character's face to help the readers picture the charact
A device that is a nicer more tactful way of saying something
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couplet/rhyming couplet
Resources used by poets to convey and reinforce the meaning or experience o
a device that is two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme
Extreme exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humo
A specific emotional perspective towards the subject of the literary work i
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consistency
a punctuation mark that follows a tag phrase integration
a word that mean the opposite
gives readers a clear understanding of what you are writing about, whether
A format choice that is when items are unchanging in nature, standard, or e
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comprehension
A format choice that is a number of connected items or names written or pri
a format choice that is an arrangement or sequence regularly found in compa
a group of words that looks like a sentence, but actually isn't a complete
the action or capability of understanding something.
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appositives
a device that is a recognizable, varying pattern in the beat of the accents
a noun or noun phrase that immediately follows and renames another noun in
The technique where something stands both for itself (literally) and for so
The words chosen and used in a particular text of body of work
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conciseness
the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the act
a thing that rouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or i
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehen
a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as
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context
a specific theoretical or philosophical lens or the narrator, speaker, or c
the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, word, or i
a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as
The individual writing style of an author, how an author's personality shin
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explicit
a device that makes a repetition of consonant speech sounds at the beginnin
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt; a dir
An expression that achieves emphasis and humor by utilizing two different m
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abstract (words)
the ability to gain meaning from things that are not said, or from things t
refers to the number of words in a sentence and can indicate the sentence's
occurs when two independent clauses run together without proper punctuation
a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterize
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author
a set of actual or presumed prescriptive notions about correct use of a lan
common language in a conversational tone, like what typical people speak on
a word that mean the opposite
a writer of a book, article, report or other written text
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apostrophe [']
Words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal inte
punctuation mark used to create contractions or show possession
A short, concise statement of widely accepted truth about
To make logical deductions based on observation, experiences, or premises a
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conventions
four categories in written language dealing with spelling, capitalization,
the name of a book, composition, or other artistic work.
a word that is both a homophone and a homograph, that is, exactly the same
the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the act
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Audience
a format choice that is an arrangement or sequence regularly found in compa
The individual writing style of an author, how an author's personality shin
specialized language for a specific profession, content, or group and proba
The intended readers, listeners, or viewers, of specific types of written,
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concrete (words)
Recurrence of words, sounds, phrases, lines, stanzas multiple times to emph
punctuation mark used to create contractions or show possession
gives readers a clear understanding of what you are writing about, whether
a device that is the continuation from line to line of poetry with no punct
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antithesis
a device that creates a repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
a set of actual or presumed prescriptive notions about correct use of a lan
The technique where something stands both for itself (literally) and for so
a device that creates a juxtaposition of sharply contrasting ideas in balan
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facial expressions
The type of product you are asked to make: letter, song, speech, essay, poe
a poetry feature that is a collection (stanza) of highly structured lines o
the arrangement of words and the order of grammatical elements in a sentenc
Words describing a character's face to help the readers picture the charact
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alliteration
a writing element that is words or phrases that show how ideas are connecte
a device that creates a repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
a device that makes a repetition of consonant speech sounds at the beginnin
A format choice that is when items are unchanging in nature, standard, or e
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denotation
Punctuation within a line of poetry to indicate a break or pause
the literal or primary meaning of a word, without the feelings or ideas tha
a category to which a word is assigned in accordance with its syntactic fun
the arrangement of words and the order of grammatical elements in a sentenc
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Connotation
a device that refers to a grammatical or structural similarity between sent
action word- it is what you do
Words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal inte
The contextual meaning or intention of a word; the feeling it evokes in the
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Catalogs/Lists
When an inanimate object or an abstract concept is spoken of as though it w
A format choice that is a number of connected items or names written or pri
language done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette suitable
a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding
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Aside
The contextual meaning or intention of a word; the feeling it evokes in the
A drama element that is words spoken by an actor to the audience in such a
a set expression or a phrase comprising two or more words not interpreted l
punctuation marks that set off explanatory material or citations within a s
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affix
A device that is writing that appeals to our 5 senses
a word that mean the opposite
the word parts added to the beginning or ending of a root word, like prefix
punctuation marks used to show speech or quoted text or titles of contained
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ambiguity / ambiguous (words) or (ending)
the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness
the ability to gain meaning from things that are not said, or from things t
When a character says one thing but means the opposite
common language in a conversational tone, like what typical people speak on
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dialect
the word parts added to the beginning or ending of a root word, like prefix
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or s
the process of shortening a word by a specific combination with an apostrop
words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory

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