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| a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another. |
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-a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
-an act of attributing a custom, event, or object to a period to which it does not belong. |
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| the use of a word referring to or replacing a word used earlier in a sentence, to avoid repetition, such as do in I like it and so do they. |
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| a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it. |
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| a punctuation mark ( ’ ) used to indicate either possession (e.g., Harry's book ; boys' coats ) or the omission of letters or numbers (e.g., can't ; he's ; class of ’99 ). |
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a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. |
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a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation. |
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| an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. |
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| the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. |
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| he choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing. |
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| excessive pride or self-confidence. |
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| exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally |
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| the action of inverting something or the state of being inverted. |
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