1. { Final Exam Terms Take notes

2.  Use of words in a certain way to convey meaning or to persuade. It can also be a technique to evoke an emotion on the part of the reader or audience. Rhetorical Device

3.  The use of any of a variety of techniques to give a supplementary meaning, idea, or feeling to the literal or written. Stylistic Device (also called Rhetorical Device and Figure of Speech

4.  The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. Syntax

5.  The deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentences in order to achieve an artistic effect. Anaphora

6.  The usage of repeating words and forms to give pattern and rhythm to a passage in literature. It is often either juxtaposing contrasting images or ideas so as to show their stark differences, or joins similar concepts to show their connection. Parallel Structure (Parallelism)

7.  Demonstrates the long and short patterns through stressed and unstressed syllables practically in verse form. Rhythm

8.  The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. Juxtaposition

9.  A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe a person or thing to which it refers. It is just a passing comment, and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text. Allusion

10.  Used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters, etc. to the audience or readers; a comprehensive description of an idea or theory. Exposition

11.  A statement that is self contradictory because it often contains two statements that are both true, but in general, cannot both be true at the same time. Paradox

12.  The resolution of the issue of a complicated plot in fiction. Majority of the examples of denouement show the resolution in the final part or chapter that is often an epilogue. Denouement is usually driven by the climax. Denouement

13.  An object or idea that repeats itself throughout a literary work; can be seen as an image, sound, action, or other figures that have a symbolic significance and contributes toward the development of theme. Motif

14.  Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. Propaganda