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Abstract |
Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance |
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Allegory |
A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface. |
Second Meaning underneath |
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Annotation |
A brief explanation, summary, or evaluation of a text or work of literature |
Annotation or Explanation |
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Bombast |
Inflated, pretentious language |
Too big of words |
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Climax |
The high point, or turning point, of a story or play |
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Diction |
The choice of words in oral and written discourse |
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Dramatic Irony |
A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character |
Audience knows more than the character |
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Exposition |
The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work |
Background information |
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Hyperbole |
Overstatement; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect |
Exaggeration |
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Image |
A word or phrase representing that which can be seen, heard, touched, tasted,smelled, or felt |
Senses ; imagery is the use of images in speech and writing |
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Concrete Detail |
A highly specific, particular, often real, actual, or tangible detail; opposite of abstract. |
Real actual Facts |
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Denouement |
The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama, real or imagined |
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Ellipsis |
Three periods (...) indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation. |
Continuation of a phrase |
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Euphemism |
A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term |
Pass away is a euphemism for die |
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Invective |
A direct verbal assault; a denunciation; casting blame or someone or something |
Blaming someone |
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Melodrama |
A literary form in which events are exaggerated in order to create an extreme emotional response |
Events are exaggerated |
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Muse |
To reflect deeply; to ponder |
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Paradox |
A statement that seems self-contradictory but is nevertheless true |
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Paraphrase |
A version of a text put into simpler, every day words or summarized for brevity |
Simple Version |
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Plot line |
The pattern of events in a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and a resolution, and denouement. |
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Plot line |
The pattern of events in a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and a resolution, and denouement. |
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Voice |
The real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker |
Real personality |
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Verbal irony |
A discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken |
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Allusion |
A reference to a person, place, or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea |
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Allusion |
A reference to a person, place, or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea |
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Antagonist |
A character or force of work in a work of literature that by opposing the protagonist, produces tension or conflict |
Bad Person in a work of literature |
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Allusion |
A reference to a person, place, or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea |
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Antagonist |
A character or force of work in a work of literature that by opposing the protagonist, produces tension or conflict |
Bad Person in a work of literature |
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Apostrophe |
A location that addresses a person or personified thing not present |
“Oh, you cruel streets of Manhattan, how o detest you!” |
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Genre |
A term used to describe literary forms, such as novel, play, and essay |
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Motif |
A phrase, idea or event that through repetition serves to unify or convey a theme in a literary work or essay |
A phrase that shows the theme |
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Objective |
Of or relating to facts and reality, as opposed to private and personal feeling and attitude |
Facts and reality |
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Objective |
Of or relating to facts and reality, as opposed to private and personal feeling and attitude |
Facts and reality |
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Subjective |
Of or relating to private and personal feeling and attitudes as opposed to facts and reality |
Private & personal feelings |
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Objective |
Of or relating to facts and reality, as opposed to private and personal feeling and attitude |
Facts and reality |
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Subjective |
Of or relating to private and personal feeling and attitudes as opposed to facts and reality |
Private & personal feelings |
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Satire |
A literary style used to poke fun at, attack, or ridicule an idea, vice, often for the purpose of introducing change |
Poke fun at |
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Canon |
The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied |
Most important literature out there |
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Canon |
The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied |
Most important literature out there |
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Comparison and Contrast |
A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities, contrast to differences |
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Canon |
The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied |
Most important literature out there |
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Comparison and Contrast |
A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities, contrast to differences |
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Connotation |
The suggested implied meaning of a word or phrase |
Suggested meaning |
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Denotation |
The dictionary definition of a word |
Real definition meaning |
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Denotation |
The dictionary definition of a word |
Real definition meaning |
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Explication |
The interpretation or analysis of a text |
Analysis of a text |
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Denotation |
The dictionary definition of a word |
Real definition meaning |
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Explication |
The interpretation or analysis of a text |
Analysis of a text |
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Inference |
A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts, observations, or some specific data |
A conclusion |
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Metonymy |
A figure of speech that uses the name of one thing to represent something else which which it is associated |
“The White House says...” |
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Metonymy |
A figure of speech that uses the name of one thing to represent something else which which it is associated |
“The White House says...” |
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Moral |
A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature |
A lesson learned |
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Metonymy |
A figure of speech that uses the name of one thing to represent something else which which it is associated |
“The White House says...” |
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Moral |
A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature |
A lesson learned |
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Omniscient narrator |
A narrator with unlimited awareness, understanding, and insight of characters, setting background, and all other elements of the story |
Knows everything that is going on |
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Metonymy |
A figure of speech that uses the name of one thing to represent something else which which it is associated |
“The White House says...” |
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Moral |
A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature |
A lesson learned |
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Omniscient narrator |
A narrator with unlimited awareness, understanding, and insight of characters, setting background, and all other elements of the story |
Knows everything that is going on |
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Parable |
A story consisting of events from which a moral or spiritual truth may be derived |
A moral is learned |
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Adage |
A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language. |
“You can’t make an omelet without breaking some egg.” |
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Adage |
A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language. |
“You can’t make an omelet without breaking some egg.” |
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Archetype |
An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form. |
Original |
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Adage |
A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language. |
“You can’t make an omelet without breaking some egg.” |
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Archetype |
An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form. |
Original |
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Circumlocution |
Literally, “ talking around” a subject; avoids direct reference to a subject |
Talking Around |
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Adage |
A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language. |
“You can’t make an omelet without breaking some egg.” |
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Archetype |
An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form. |
Original |
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Circumlocution |
Literally, “ talking around” a subject; avoids direct reference to a subject |
Talking Around |
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Lyrical Prose |
Personal, reflective prose that reveals the speakers thoughts and feelings about the subject |
Speakers thoughts |
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Adage |
A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language. |
“You can’t make an omelet without breaking some egg.” |
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Archetype |
An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form. |
Original |
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Circumlocution |
Literally, “ talking around” a subject; avoids direct reference to a subject |
Talking Around |
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Lyrical Prose |
Personal, reflective prose that reveals the speakers thoughts and feelings about the subject |
Speakers thoughts |
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Prose |
Any discourse that is not poetry |
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Realism |
The depiction of people things, and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration |
Real |
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Realism |
The depiction of people things, and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration |
Real |
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Romance |
An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places. |
Extraordinary people & exotic places |
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Realism |
The depiction of people things, and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration |
Real |
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Romance |
An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places. |
Extraordinary people & exotic places |
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Subtext |
The implied meaning that underlies the main meaning of an essay or other work |
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Realism |
The depiction of people things, and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration |
Real |
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Romance |
An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places. |
Extraordinary people & exotic places |
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Subtext |
The implied meaning that underlies the main meaning of an essay or other work |
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Tone |
The authors attitude toward the subject being written about. The tone is the characteristic emotion that pervades a work or part of a work- the spirt or quality that is the works emotional essence |
Authors attitude |
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Realism |
The depiction of people things, and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration |
Real |
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Romance |
An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places. |
Extraordinary people & exotic places |
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Subtext |
The implied meaning that underlies the main meaning of an essay or other work |
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Tone |
The authors attitude toward the subject being written about. The tone is the characteristic emotion that pervades a work or part of a work- the spirt or quality that is the works emotional essence |
Authors attitude |
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Verse |
A synonym for poetry ;A group of lines in a song or poem |
The opposite of prose |
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Ambiguity |
A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meaning or interpretations |
Lack of Meaning |
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Anachronism |
A person, scene, event, or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time of era |
Fails of timing in time |
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Anachronism |
A person, scene, event, or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time of era |
Fails of timing in time |
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Cacophony |
Grating, inharmonious sounds |
Ugly sounds |
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Anachronism |
A person, scene, event, or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time of era |
Fails of timing in time |
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Cacophony |
Grating, inharmonious sounds |
Ugly sounds |
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Caricature |
A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things |
Exaggeration of personality |
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Anachronism |
A person, scene, event, or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time of era |
Fails of timing in time |
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Cacophony |
Grating, inharmonious sounds |
Ugly sounds |
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Caricature |
A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things |
Exaggeration of personality |
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Cynic |
One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct |
The worst out of someone |
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Anachronism |
A person, scene, event, or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time of era |
Fails of timing in time |
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Cacophony |
Grating, inharmonious sounds |
Ugly sounds |
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Caricature |
A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things |
Exaggeration of personality |
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Cynic |
One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct |
The worst out of someone |
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Digression |
That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic |
Off topic |
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Fantasy |
A story containing unreal, imaginary features |
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Fantasy |
A story containing unreal, imaginary features |
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Metaphorical allusion |
A figure of speech that compares unlike objects while referring to a particular person, place, or thing. |
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Fantasy |
A story containing unreal, imaginary features |
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Metaphorical allusion |
A figure of speech that compares unlike objects while referring to a particular person, place, or thing. |
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Naturalism |
A term often used as a synonym for realism: but also, a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic |
Bleak & pessimistic |
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Fantasy |
A story containing unreal, imaginary features |
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Metaphorical allusion |
A figure of speech that compares unlike objects while referring to a particular person, place, or thing. |
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Naturalism |
A term often used as a synonym for realism: but also, a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic |
Bleak & pessimistic |
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Pedantic |
Narrowly academic instead of broad and humane; excessively petty and meticulous |
Petty |
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Fantasy |
A story containing unreal, imaginary features |
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Metaphorical allusion |
A figure of speech that compares unlike objects while referring to a particular person, place, or thing. |
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Naturalism |
A term often used as a synonym for realism: but also, a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic |
Bleak & pessimistic |
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Pedantic |
Narrowly academic instead of broad and humane; excessively petty and meticulous |
Petty |
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Analogy |
A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things |
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Fantasy |
A story containing unreal, imaginary features |
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Metaphorical allusion |
A figure of speech that compares unlike objects while referring to a particular person, place, or thing. |
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Naturalism |
A term often used as a synonym for realism: but also, a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic |
Bleak & pessimistic |
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Pedantic |
Narrowly academic instead of broad and humane; excessively petty and meticulous |
Petty |
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Analogy |
A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things |
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Bathos |
Insincere or overdone sentimentality |
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Fantasy |
A story containing unreal, imaginary features |
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Metaphorical allusion |
A figure of speech that compares unlike objects while referring to a particular person, place, or thing. |
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Naturalism |
A term often used as a synonym for realism: but also, a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic |
Bleak & pessimistic |
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Pedantic |
Narrowly academic instead of broad and humane; excessively petty and meticulous |
Petty |
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Analogy |
A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things |
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Bathos |
Insincere or overdone sentimentality |
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Epigram |
A concise but ingenious, witty and thoughtful statement |
Witty & thoughtful |
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Fantasy |
A story containing unreal, imaginary features |
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Metaphorical allusion |
A figure of speech that compares unlike objects while referring to a particular person, place, or thing. |
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Naturalism |
A term often used as a synonym for realism: but also, a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic |
Bleak & pessimistic |
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Pedantic |
Narrowly academic instead of broad and humane; excessively petty and meticulous |
Petty |
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Analogy |
A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things |
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Bathos |
Insincere or overdone sentimentality |
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Epigram |
A concise but ingenious, witty and thoughtful statement |
Witty & thoughtful |
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Frame |
A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse |
A structure for a narrative |
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Fantasy |
A story containing unreal, imaginary features |
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Metaphorical allusion |
A figure of speech that compares unlike objects while referring to a particular person, place, or thing. |
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Naturalism |
A term often used as a synonym for realism: but also, a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic |
Bleak & pessimistic |
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Pedantic |
Narrowly academic instead of broad and humane; excessively petty and meticulous |
Petty |
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Analogy |
A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things |
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Bathos |
Insincere or overdone sentimentality |
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Epigram |
A concise but ingenious, witty and thoughtful statement |
Witty & thoughtful |
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Frame |
A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse |
A structure for a narrative |
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Mode |
The general form, pattern, and manner of expression of a piece of discourse |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Bibliography |
A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject |
Works cited |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Bibliography |
A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject |
Works cited |
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Critique |
An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, limitations, and conformity to a set of standards |
An analysis |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Bibliography |
A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject |
Works cited |
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Critique |
An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, limitations, and conformity to a set of standards |
An analysis |
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Extended metaphor |
A series of comparisons between to unlike objects |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Bibliography |
A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject |
Works cited |
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Critique |
An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, limitations, and conformity to a set of standards |
An analysis |
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Extended metaphor |
A series of comparisons between to unlike objects |
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Lampoon |
A mocking, satirical assault on a person or situation |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Non-sequitur |
A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from one before |
Out of order chronological |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Bibliography |
A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject |
Works cited |
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Critique |
An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, limitations, and conformity to a set of standards |
An analysis |
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Extended metaphor |
A series of comparisons between to unlike objects |
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Lampoon |
A mocking, satirical assault on a person or situation |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Non-sequitur |
A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from one before |
Out of order chronological |
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Pseudonym |
A false name or allas used by writers |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Bibliography |
A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject |
Works cited |
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Critique |
An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, limitations, and conformity to a set of standards |
An analysis |
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Extended metaphor |
A series of comparisons between to unlike objects |
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Lampoon |
A mocking, satirical assault on a person or situation |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Non-sequitur |
A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from one before |
Out of order chronological |
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Pseudonym |
A false name or allas used by writers |
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Retraction |
The withdrawal of a previously stated idea or opinion |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Bibliography |
A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject |
Works cited |
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Critique |
An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, limitations, and conformity to a set of standards |
An analysis |
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Extended metaphor |
A series of comparisons between to unlike objects |
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Lampoon |
A mocking, satirical assault on a person or situation |
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Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Non-sequitur |
A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from one before |
Out of order chronological |
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Pseudonym |
A false name or allas used by writers |
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Retraction |
The withdrawal of a previously stated idea or opinion |
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Syntax |
The organization of language into meaningful structure; every sentence has a particular syntax or latter of words |
A pattern of words |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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|
Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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|
Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Bibliography |
A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject |
Works cited |
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|
Critique |
An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, limitations, and conformity to a set of standards |
An analysis |
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Extended metaphor |
A series of comparisons between to unlike objects |
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|
Lampoon |
A mocking, satirical assault on a person or situation |
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|
|
Oxymoron |
A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect |
Ex; loud silence , alone together |
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Non-sequitur |
A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from one before |
Out of order chronological |
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Pseudonym |
A false name or allas used by writers |
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Retraction |
The withdrawal of a previously stated idea or opinion |
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Syntax |
The organization of language into meaningful structure; every sentence has a particular syntax or latter of words |
A pattern of words |
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Wit |
The quickness of intellect and the power and taken for saying brilliant things that surprise and delight by their unexpectedness |
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Pastoral |
A work of literature dealing with rural life |
Rural life |
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Repetition |
Reuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point. |
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|
Understatement |
A restrained statement that departs from what could be said: a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect. |
Exaggeration |
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Whimsy |
An object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality |
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Anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point |
To make a point |
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Bibliography |
A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject |
Works cited |
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Critique |
An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, limitations, and conformity to a set of standards |
An analysis |
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Extended metaphor |
A series of comparisons between to unlike objects |
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Lampoon |
A mocking, satirical assault on a person or situation |
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