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Alliteration

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The repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words

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Allusion

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A direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art

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Analogy

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A similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.

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Anaphora

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the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

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Anecdote

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a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

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Antithesis

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the opposition or contrast of ideas

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Aphorism

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A terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general truth or moral principle

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Colloquial

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The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing.

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Connotation

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the non-literal, associative meaning of a word; the implied suggested meaning. Connotations may involve ideas, emotions, or attitudes.

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Cumulative Sentence

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an independent clause followed by a series of subordinate constructions (phrases or clauses) that gather details about a person, place, event, or idea.