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denotation the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression diction a writer's or speaker's choice of words didactic intended to teach or instruct epistrophe repetition of the ends of two or more successive sentences, verses, etc. euphemism an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive extended metaphor The comparison between two things is continued beyond the first point of comparison. This extends and deepens a description. figurative language writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally figure of speech language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense generic convention traditions for each genre that help to define it genre categories of literature homily This term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice. hyperbole a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor imagery The use of language to evoke a picture or a concrete sensation of a person, thing, place, or experience