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• Simile


  A comparison of two different things using "like" or "as" to create vivid imagery and enhance understanding
• Metaphor


  A direct assertion that one thing is another, often to convey a deeper meaning or association
• Irony


  When the outcome of a situation is contrary to what was expected, often with humorous or dramatic effect
• Pathetic fallacy


  When the emotions of characters or the mood of a narrative are reflected in the environment or weather
• Personification


  Giving human attributes or qualities to non-human entities, making them more relatable or expressive
• Alliteration


  The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in neighboring words, which adds rhythm and emphasis to the text
• Sarcasm


  The use of irony to mock or convey contempt, often by saying the opposite of what is meant
• Superstition


  Beliefs or practices based on fear of the unknown or irrational ideas about causation
• Omen


  A sign or event believed to predict the future, often seen as either good or bad luck
• Ethos


  A rhetorical appeal that focuses on the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker
• Pathos


  A rhetorical appeal that aims to evoke emotions in the audience
• Logos


  A rhetorical appeal that relies on logic or reasoning to persuade the audience
• Allusion


  A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art
• Enjambment


  When a sentence or phrase in poetry runs over into the next line without a pause at the end of the line
• Onomatopoeia


  Words that imitate the sound they represent, adding sensory detail to the text
• Internal Rhyming


  When words within the same line of verse rhyme with each other, creating a pleasing sound
• Persuasive language


  Language used to convince someone to agree with a particular point of view or take a specific action, often including rhetorical devices and appeals to emotion, reason, or credibility
• Metaphor


  • "Time is a thief."
• Irony


  • A fire station burning down.
• Pathetic fallacy


  • A stormy night reflecting inner turmoil.
• Personification


  • "The flowers danced in the breeze."
• Superstition


  • Avoiding walking under a ladder because of bad luck.
• Omens


  • A black cat crossing one's path.
• Ethos


  • A doctor recommending medication based on expertise.
• Pathos


  • A charity commercial showing starving children.
• Logos


  • Presenting statistical data to support an argument.
• Enjambment


  • "I wandered lonely as a cloud

  That floats on high o'er vales and hills."
• Internal Rhyming


  • "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary."
• Persuasive language


  • A political speech urging voters to support a candidate.
• Evaluate


  To judge or assess the value, quality, importance, or significance of something
• Deduce


  To infer or derive a conclusion based on evidence, reasoning, or intuition
• Conspiracy


  A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
• Condemn


  To express strong disapproval of something, typically in a public or formal manner
• Condone


  To accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue without protest or punishment
• Confidante


  A person to whom secrets or private matters are confided, usually trusted deeply
• Insolent


  Showing a rude and disrespectful attitude
• Rascal


  A mischievous or playful person, often engaging in minor mischief or pranks
• Ingratitude


  Lack of gratitude or appreciation for kindness or favors received
• Obsequious= Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning.
• Spontaneous


  Arising naturally or without external influence; occurring without premeditation