Words

a comparison of two dissimilar objects by the use of "like" or "as"

a comparison (without "like" or "as") based on similarity or analogy

a distinctive vocabulary or selection of words

use of language to provoke a sensory experience for the reader.

the author's attitude toward his subject or audience, as suggested by the work's mood, imagery, and choice of words (diction)

awkward and uncultured in appearance and manner.

excessively

willful; unpredictable

gain through flattery

brief, entertaining story