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abstract
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(n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research.
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noun - summary
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ad hominem
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Directed to or appealing to feelings or predjudices instead of to intellect or reason.
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style of writing - feelings
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ambiguity
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A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.
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can be taken either way
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anachronism
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A persons, scene, event, or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era. Example: Columbus sailing to the United States
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wrong matches
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analogy
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A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an <i>extended analogy</i>.
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comparison
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anecdote
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A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point.
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story
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annotation
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A brief explanation, summary, or evaluation of a text or literature.
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paraphrase
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antagonist
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A character or force in a work of literature that, by opposing the protagonist, produces tension or conflict.
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bad guy
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antecedent
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A word to which a pronoun refers.
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him (Bob)
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antithesis
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A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences, as in the following:
"They promised freedom but provided slavery." "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." |
contrast
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aphorism
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A short, pithy statment of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
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like adage or maxim
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adage
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A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language. Example: "There is more than one way to skin a cat."
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metaphorical common saying
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Apollonian
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In contrast to <i>Dionysian</i>, it refers to most noble, godlike qualities of human nature and behaviour.
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humanism
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apostrophe
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A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present. Example: "Oh, you cruel streets of Manhattan, how I detest you!"
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not there
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arch (adj.)
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Characterized by clever or sly humor, often saucy, playful, and somewhat irreverent.
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whitty
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archetype
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An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
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typical example
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assonance
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The repitition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.
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alliteration for vowels
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