Language & Literature Vocabulary

Devising or choosing of names

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh when referring to something unpleasant

A figure of speech that juxtaposes concepts with opposite meanings within a word or in a phrase that is a self-contradiction. (e.g. the food was awfully good)

When someone says something that is sharply different from the reality of the situation

Irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play

Irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected

The repeated use of conjunctions to connect different items in a sentence

Lack of conjunction (and, or, but, because) between parts in a sentence

Incomplete sentence, used to create tension or change the tone in writing

Comparing two things using like or as

An implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text.

Comparing two things without using like or as

A figure of speech in which a concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept.

Hired (paid) professional soldier who fights for any state or nation without regard to political interests or issues (for personal gain).

A person sent on a religious mission to promote its faith or provide services to people

Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.

A person who resides outside their native country.

The political, economic, and military predominance of one state over other states.

A rhetorical device that consists of repeating a sequence of words at the beginnings of neighboring clauses, emphasizing them