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Diction
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29
English
11th Grade
09/10/2009

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Term
Monosyllabic
Definition
One syllable
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Polysyllabic
Definition
Multiple syllables
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Euphonious
Definition
Pleasant sounding
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Cacophonous
Definition
Unpleasant sounding
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Literal
Definition
Accurate without embellishment
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Figurative
Definition
Fresh language that creates an image
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Denotative
Definition
Exact dictionary definition
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Connotative
Definition
Suggested emotional meaning or what is implied
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Objective
Definition
Impersonal and unemotional
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Subjective
Definition
Personal and emotional
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Active
Definition
States action
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Passive
Definition
States being
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Concrete
Definition
Specific
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Abstract
Definition
General
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Hyperbole
Definition
Deliberately represent as more
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Understated
Definition
Deliberately represent as less
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Pedestrian
Definition
Laynon's terms or common language
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Pedantic
Definition
Teacher or boorish, inflated language attempting to display importance
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Vulgarity
Definition
Language deficient in taste
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Slang
Definition
Vernacular speech, sometimes humorous, exaggerated
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Colloquial
Definition
Specific to a region
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Jargon
Definition
Language specific to a job
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Cliche
Definition
Figurative language that is overused
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Informal/Standard
Definition
Correct language, but conversational
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Formal
Definition
Used in more formal situations
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Assonance
Definition
Repetition of similar vowel sounds
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Consonance
Definition
Repetition of end consonant sounds
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Alliteration
Definition
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
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Onomatopoeia
Definition
Words whose pronunciation suggest meaning
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