Linguistic Phenomena/Devices
Here is a list of some of the lesser known linguistic phenomena and devices used in English writing. Many folks actually know what most of these are, but the names may be unfamiliar. The list doesn't include the well-known devices (like synonym or metaphor). Also left out are extremely rare or poetic devices (like hypallage) and terms referring to common linguistic errors (like anacoluthon), although the line between device and error is sometimes a blurry one.