When apparently contradictory terms are grouped together and suggest a paradox

Extreme exaggeration for the purpose of humor

The model or pattern that represents the essence of a universally recognizable character, symbol or color 

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated, but not physically a part of. 

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated, and it is physically connected to the whole.

The repetition of the same consonant sound at the end of words or within words.

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated, but not physically a part of. 

Implied meaning rather than the literal meaning of a word or phrase.

The model or pattern that represents the essence of a universally recognizable character, symbol or color

A story that acts as a metaphor where characters, events and location occur on a literal level, but represent something different on a symbolic level. 

The author’s choice of specific words to communicate effectively to his/her reader. 

A term used to describe fiction, nonfiction or poetry that teaches a specific lesson or moral or provides a model of correct behavior or thinking.

A brief recounting of a relevant episode. Anecdotes are often inserted into fictional or nonfictional texts as a way of developing a point or injecting humor. 

Placing or describing two things side-by-side for the purpose of in-depth comparison

Euphemism

When a humorous scene is inserted into a serious story, in order to lighten the mood somewhat.

Metaphor

Parallelism

Imagery

Allusion

anaphora

zeugma

chiasmus

antithesis

allusion

hyperbole

archetype

alliteration

A device used to manipulate the sound of words, sentences or lines

The literal explicit meaning of a word or phrase.

he diction used by a group which practices a similar profession or activity

A direct expression of the author’s opinion, purpose, meaning, or proposition.

“Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore”

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

“I got chewed out by my coach"

"There was a purplish scent in the air."

When you say something and mean the opposite/something different

 When the audience knows something that the character does not. 

 When the outcome of the plot is not as expected.

When the opposite of what you expect to happen does.