circumlocution: the use of many words where few would do; sometimes in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive
classicism: a traditional style of literature, art, or music that is usually graceful and simple with parts that are organized in a pleasing way
cliche: a trite phrase or expression; a hackneyed theme
climax: the most exciting and important part of a play or work of literature that occurs usually at or near the end; the high point
colloquialism: a word or phrase that is used mostly in informal speech
comedy: a work of literature meant to make people laugh; things that are done and said to make an audience laugh
conflict: a struggle or problem in a story causing tension
connotation: implicit meaning, going beyond dictionary definition
contrast: one element is thrown into opposition with another for emphasis or clarity
denotation: dictionary definition
denouement: loose ends tied up after the climax; ending; conclusion
dialect: the language specific to a certain region, or class of people
dialectics: formal debates
dichotomy: a split or break between two opposing things
diction: the style of writing demonstrated through word choice
didactic: instructive; having to do with transmitting information
dogmatic: rigid in beliefs and principles
elegy: mournful poem or song for the dead
epic: long narrative focused around a hero and his feats
epigram: witty aphorism
epitaph: a brief inscription on a tombstone
epithet: an insulting word or phrase following a person's name
euphemism: the use of a mild word in the place of an offensive or blunt word
evocative: calling forth memories and sensations
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