Jr.+Comp.+&+Lit.+-+Rhetorical+Devices+to+Know

The above was originally published October 11, 2010 at http://nelsonjuniorenglishblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/rhetorical-devices-to-know.html
 * Diction** is an author’s choice of words based on their correctness, clearness or effectiveness.


 * Imagery** is the words of phrases a writer selects to create a certain picture in the reader's mind. Imagery is usually based on sensory details.


 * Archaic** words are words that are old-fashioned and no longer sound natural when used, as “I believe thee not” for I don’t believe you.”


 * Colloquialism** is an expression that usually accepted in informal situations and certain locations, as in “He really grinds my beans.”


 * Jargon** (technical diction) is the specialized language used by a specific group such as those who use computers: override, interface, download.


 * Profanity** is language that shows disrespect for someone or something regarded as holy or sacred.


 * Slang** is the language used by a particular group of people among themselves; it is also language that is used in fiction and special writing situations to lend color and feeling: awesome, chill, etc.


 * Trite** expressions are expressions that lack depth or originality, or are overworked or not worth mentioning in the first place


 * Vulgarity** is language that is generally considered common, crude, gross and at time, offensive. It is used in fiction to add realism.

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