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the literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
denotative meaning
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the meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
connotative meaning
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a book of synonyms
thesaurus
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words that refer to tangible objects
concrete words
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words that refer to ideas or concepts
abstract words
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discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express and idea
clutter
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the use of vivid language to create mental images of objects, actions, or ideas
imagery
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an explicit comparison, introduced with the word "like" or "as" between things that are essentially different yet have something in common
simile
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a trite of overused expression
cliché
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an implicit comparison, not introduces with the word "like" or "as" between two things that are essentially different yet have something in common
metaphor
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the pattern of sound in a speech created by the choice and arrangement of words
rhythm
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the similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, phrases, or sentences
parallelism
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reiteration of the same word or set of words at the beginning or end of successive clauses or sentences
repetition
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repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words
alliteration
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the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, usually in parallel structure
antithesis
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language that does not stereotype, demean, or patronize people on the basis of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors
inclusive language
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the use of he to refer to both women and men
generic "he"
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What are the two kinds of word meanings?
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What are three ways to use language clearly?
- Use familiar words
- Choose concrete words
- Eliminate clutter
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What are two ways to use language vividly?
- Imagery: concrete words, simile, metaphor
- Rhythm: parallelism, repetition, alliteration, antithesis
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What are the four appropriates of language?
- occasion
- audience
- topic
- speaker
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What are the four notes for using inclusive language?
- avoid the generic "he"
- avoid the use of "man" when referring to women and men
- avoid stereotyping jobs and special roles by gender
- use names that groups use to identify themselves
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