Literary Terms #2

Literary Terms:
Examples will be posted later on due to the fact that I want to work on memorization.

circumlocution: the use of many words to say something that could be said more clearly and directly by using fewer words.
classicism: the ideas and styles that are common in the literature, art, etc.
cliche: a trite phrase or expression.
climax: the most exciting and important part of a story, play, etc.
colloquialism: a word or phrase that is used mostly in informal speech.
comedy: things are done to make people laugh.
conflict: a struggle for power, property, etc.
connotation: an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning.
contrast: to be different especially in a way that is very obvious.
denotation: the meaning of a word or phrase.
denouement: the final part of something.
dialect: a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area and that uses some of its own words, grammar, and pronunciations.
dialectics: plural version of the definition above.
dichotomy: a difference between two opposite things.
diction: the clearness of a person's speech.
didactic: designed or intended to teach people something.
dogmatic: expressing personal opinions or beliefs as if they are certainly correct and cannot be doubted.
elegy: a sad poem or song.
epic: telling a story about a hero or about exciting events or adventures.
epigram: a short and clever poem or saying.
epitaph: something written or said in memory of a dead person.
epithet: a word or phrase that describes a person or thing.
euphemism: a mild or pleasant word or  phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive.
evocative: bringing thoughts, memories, or feelings into the mind.