eu·phe·mism
ˈyo͞ofəˌmizəm/
noun
noun: euphemism; plural noun: euphemisms
1.
a
mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to
be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or
embarrassing.
eu·pho·ny
ˈyo͞ofənē/
noun
noun: euphony; plural noun: euphonies
- 1.the quality of being pleasing to the ear, esp. through a harmonious combination of words.
- the tendency to make phonetic change for ease of pronunciation.
Origin
late Middle English: from French euphonie, via late Latin from Greek euphōnia, from euphōnos ‘well sounding’ (based on phōnē ‘sound’).
expert testimony
An
expert witness, professional witness or judicial expert is a witness,
who by virtue of education, training, skill, or experience, is believed
to have expertise and specialised knowledge in a particular subject
beyond that of the average person, sufficient that others may officially
ex·po·si·tion
ˌekspəˈziSHən/
noun
noun: exposition; plural noun: expositions
a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
"the exposition and defense of his ethics"
expository essay
Rhetorical modes describe the variety, conventions, and purposes of the
major kinds of writing. Four of the most common rhetorical modes and
their purpose are exposition, argumentation, description, and narration.
extended metaphor
An extended metaphor, also known as a conceit or sustained metaphor, is
when an author exploits a single metaphor or analogy at length through
multiple linked vehicles, tenors
external conflict
a struggle occurring outside the mind of a character
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