English Terms Quiz 2

Directly addressing a person, thing, animal, or idea that cannot speak back.

A reference to history, mythology, or literature meant to add meaning to the text 

Writing different ideas in the same grammatical structure. 

Assigning human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas. 

Something that seems like a contradiction.

An exaggeration used for effect

The main idea, message, or lesson of a text. 

An author's specific reason for writing.