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| A word capturing or approximating the sound of what is describes, such as buzz or hiss. |
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| The first part or beginning of a piece of writing. |
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| Exaggerated language; see also, hyperbole |
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| A figure of speech that combines two apparently contradicting elements, as in "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence." |
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| A statement that seems contradictory, but is actually true. |
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| Recurrent syntactical similarity where several parts of a sentence or several sentences are expressed alike to show that the ideas in the parts or sentences are expressed alike to show that the ideas in the parts or sentences equal in importance.It also adds balance, rhythm, and clarity tot he sentence. For example, "I have always searched for, but never found the perfect painting for that wall." |
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| A satirical imitation of a work of art for purpose of ridiculing its style or subject. |
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| The voice or figure of the author who tells and structures the story and who may or may not share of the values of the actual author. |
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