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The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase

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Denotative meaning

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The meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or a phrase.

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Connotative meaning

3
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A book of synonyms

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Thesaurus

4
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Words that refer to tangible objects.

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Concrete words

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Words that refer to ideas or concepts.

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Abstract words

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Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea.

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Clutter

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The use of vivid language to create mental images of objects, actions, or ideas.

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Imagery

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An explicit comparison, introduced with the word “like” or “as,” between things that are necessary different yet have something in common.

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Simile

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A trite or overused expression

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Clichè

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An implicit comparison, not introduced with the word “like” or “as, “ between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common.

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Metaphor

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The pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words.

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Rhythm

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The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, phrases, or sentences.

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Parallelism

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Reiteration of the same words or set it words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences.

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Repetition

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Repitition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.

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Aliteration

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The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure.

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Antithesis

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Language that does not stereotype, demean, or patronize people on the basis of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors.

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Inclusive language

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The use of “he” to refer to both women and men.

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Generic “he”