| Term | Definition |
|---|
| denotation | the strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color. |
| diction | related to stype, diction refers to the writer's word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness. |
| didactic | from the Greek, ____ literally means "teaching." |
| euphemism | from the Greek for "good speech," ___ are more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unplesant word or concept. |
| exposition | In essays, one of the four chief types of composition, the others being argumentation, descrption, and narration. |
| extended metaphor | a metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work |
| figurative language | writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid |
| figure of speech | a device used to produce figurative language |
| generic conventions | this term describes traditions for each genre. these conventions help to define each; for example, they differentiate an essay and journalistic writing or an autobiography and political writing |
| genre | the major category into which a literary work fits |
| homily | this term literally means "sermon" but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moal or spiritual advice |
| hyperbole | a figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement |
| imagery | the sensory details or figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions |
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