denotation
The primary, literal meaning of a word; the dictionary definition
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| denotation | The primary, literal meaning of a word; the dictionary definition |
| Connotation | An idea or feeling that a word invokes, in addition to its literal or primary meaning |
| Diction | Refers to word choice and phrasing in any written or spoken text |
| Analogy | When two unrelated objects are compared for their shared qualities |
| Ethos | Refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of a speaker or writer to persuade the audience |
| Logos | Logic) persuading the reader using logic |
| pathos | (Emotion) appeals to the emotions of an audience to evoke emotions from an audience |
| Allegory | story within a story |