English Language techniques

Allegory

Story with a double meaning: one primary (on the surface) and one secondary.

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Alliteration

Repetition of consonants at the start of words or in a sentence or phrase.

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Cliché

An over-used, common expression.

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Consonance

Repetition of consonants throughout a sentence or phrase.

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Contrast

Paradox, antithesis, oxymoron, juxtaposition, contrast in description etc.

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Didactic

Any text that instructs the reader or is obviously delivering a moral message

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Repetition of consonants at the start of words or in a sentence or phrase.

Alliteration

An over-used, common expression.

Repetition of consonants throughout a sentence or phrase.

Paradox, antithesis, oxymoron, juxtaposition, contrast in description etc.

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