Speaking Vocabulary

Hyperbole

Hyperbole—an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but used to grab attention, emphasize a point, or…

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Allegory

Allegory is a narrative technique in which characters and events represent broader themes and ideas. Through allegory, storytellers explore complex…

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Monomyth

The monomyth, or the hero's journey, is a common narrative archetype that involves a hero who goes on an adventure,…

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Metaphor

Metaphor—a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain…

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Metonymy

Metonymy—a figure of speech in which one object or idea takes the place of another with which it has a…

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Monologue

A monologue is a long speech given by one person.. In a theatrical context, a monologue allows a character to…

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Litotes

Litotes—a form of understatement that involves making an affirmative point by denying its opposite. It’s often used to convey modesty…

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Logos

Along with ethos and pathos, logos is one of the three classical persuasive techniques. Logos appeals to logic and reason.…

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Malapropism

Malapropism—the misuse of a word by confusing it with a similar-sounding word, resulting in nonsensical, often bituminous statements. A classic…

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Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition is a literary technique in which two or more ideas, places, characters, or actions are placed side by side…

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