circumlocution: many words to attempt to be vague or evasive
classicism: a traditional style of literature, art, or music that is usually graceful and simple with parts that are organized in a pleasing way
cliche: an unoriginal saying, hackneyed.
climax: The high point of a story.
colloquialism: a word or phrase that is used mostly in informal speech
comedy: dealing with drama of light amusing character and typically a happy ending
conflict: the problem in a story
connotation: meaning beyond dictionary definition
contrast: word with another for emphasis or clarity
denotation: dictionary definition
denouement: loose ends tied up after the climax; ending; conclusion
dialect: the language specific to a certain region, or class of people
dialectics: formal debate
dichotomy: a split or break between two opposing things
diction: word choice
didactic: tending to instruct
dogmatic: rigid in beliefs and principles
elegy: song for the dead
epic: long narrative focused around a hero and his feats
epigram: a terse, sage, or witty or often paradoxical saying
epitaph: brief writing on a tombstone
epithet: an insulting word or phrase following a person's name
euphemism: the use of a mild word in the place of an offensive or blunt word
evocative: bringing forth emotions
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