Language Techniques

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Clues

"cuckoo" or "boom".
Informal language.
indicating dismissal or rejection.
“All husbands are married.”
the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or
an instance of such repetition.
rhyme in which the same vowel sounds are used with different consonants.
Not based on opinion.
"Apes ate apples".
Based on opinion.
lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing.
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily design.ates one thing is used to design
A force or influence.
To _ _ _ _ _ _ _ confidence in others.
To make fun of.
Words used by a group of people.
A word that has lost its meaning over time.
“she is like a rose.”
Everyday language.
A play on words.