Glossary V
Verbal aggression
The use of aggressive or confrontational language in writing.
Verbal diplomacy
The use of tactful language to avoid offending or upsetting others.
Verbal irony
A figure of speech in which words are used to convey a meaning that is opposite of their literal meaning.
Verbal irony explanation
The use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of their literal meaning.
Verbal mimicry
The act of imitating someone’s speech or mannerisms in writing.
Vernacular
The language or dialect spoken by a particular group of people in a specific region or culture.
Verse
A single line of poetry.
Verse-chorus form
A common song structure where verses and choruses alternate.
Verse form
A poetic structure where each stanza consists of a series of lines with a consistent meter and rhyme scheme.
Verses and choruses distinction
The difference between the repeating chorus and the changing verses in a song.
Verse structure
The arrangement of lines and stanzas in a poem.
Verse writing
Poetry that follows a specific structure and rhythm, often with rhyme and meter.
Villainous antagonist
A character who actively opposes the protagonist and is motivated by evil or malicious intentions.
Villains
Characters in a story who act as the primary antagonist and oppose the protagonist.
Villanelle
A poetic form consisting of 19 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and repetition of lines.
Virtues and vices
Moral qualities that are considered good or bad.
Visual communication
The use of images and graphics to convey information and ideas.
Visual cues
The use of descriptive language to create vivid mental images for the reader.
Visual imagery
The use of descriptive language to create vivid mental images in the reader’s mind.
Visualization
The act of creating mental images to enhance understanding and engagement with written material.
Visual metaphor
A comparison between two things using imagery to create a deeper understanding of a concept.
Visual Writing
The use of descriptive language to create vivid mental images for the reader.
Voice
The unique style and tone of a writer’s work.
Volta turn
A change in tone or direction in a poem or song, often marked by a shift in rhyme scheme or subject matter.
Vowel sounds
The sounds produced by the vocal cords when pronouncing vowels in words.
Vulnerability
The quality of being open and honest about one’s emotions and weaknesses in writing.