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A harsh, chaotic combination of noises and sounds. |
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Excessive pride by a character |
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The use of a different word or phrase to avoid repetition |
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The choice of phrases or words in a writing. |
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An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literarty or primary meaning. |
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A passage in a piece of literature directed to someone else, usually dead or absent. |
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An informal word or phrase, often used in conversations. |
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An object that is appropriate for one era but present in another. |
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Reversal of the normal order of words. |
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Culture that can be interpretted to reveal a hidden meaning. |
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A saying describing a general truth or concept. |
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The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings invoked. |
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Extreme exaggeration that is not meant to be taken seriously. |
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