English key terms and definitions 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? EnglishKey terms and definitions.GCSEAll boards Created by: Chloe1699Created on: 03-04-15 16:29 What does the term 'Allusion' mean? Figure of speech which makes brief causal reference to a literary figure event or object 1 of 10 What does the term 'Analogy' mean? Comparison of 2 things that are alike in some respects. 2 of 10 What does the term 'Anaphora' mean? Repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or clauses 3 of 10 What does the term 'Anecdote' mean? Brief story about a real event or person. 4 of 10 What does the term 'Aphorism' mean? Concise statement designed to make a point or illustrate a commonly held belief. 5 of 10 What does the term 'Colloquial' mean? Using ordinary everyday language. 6 of 10 What does the term 'Contradiction' mean? When things compared are direct opposites. 7 of 10 What does the term 'Delayed sentence' mean? A sentence that with holds its main idea until the end. 8 of 10 What does the term 'Diction' mean? Speakers or writers choice of words to convey a tone or effect. 9 of 10 What does the term 'Didactic' mean? Teaching or intending to teach a moral lesson. 10 of 10
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