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malapropism
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the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect
EX: Illiterate [obliterate] him quite from your memory.
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metonomy
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figure of speech in which the name of an object or concept is replaced with a word closely related to or suggested by the original
EX: The ‘pen’ is mightier than the ‘sword’
Pen = words
sword = physical force
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mood
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The mood is the feeling that the writer is trying to evoke in their readers
The overall feeling, or atmosphere, of a text often created by the author’s use of imagery and word choice.
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motif
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a specific theme that dominates a a literary work
English Literary Terms grade 8 Finalish exam
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