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Burlesque |
A caricature or parody that mocks average or normal material; a bawdy, provocative show; mocking a serious subject; pertaining to bawdy theater |
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Didactic literature |
Literature for instruction; literature so filled with facts and teaching that the reader is bored or turned off |
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Dirge |
A funeral song; a mourning song |
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Dramatic monologue |
A single character's speech, common in folk ballads and poetry, where the character reveals insight to his or her life, at a dramatic turning point |
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Dystopian literature |
Literature about a totalitarian society that is disguised as utopian but, in truth, is repressive and controlling; the message in the literature serves as a warning to what could be, in the future |
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Eclogue |
A short poem, often a dialogue between two shepherds |
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Homily |
A sermon; any contemporary spiritual conversation; a lecture that is tedious and moralizing |
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Elegy |
Funeral song; a melancholic or mournful poem or piece of music; a poem or piece of writing that mourns a death |
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Epitaph |
An engraved statement on a gravestone, including the name, date of birth, and date of death |
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Epigram |
A witty, terse expression or saying; a short satirical poem that ends with a twist |
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Parody |
A piece of literature, music, or film that humorously pokes fun at a serious work; poor imitation; imitation with an intent to ridicule |
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Confessional poetry |
Verse where an author frankly exposes his or her private distress over personal issues |
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Anecdote |
A brief, often biographical, narration of a single event |
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Metafiction |
A fiction work that explains, discusses, or considers the qualities of fiction |
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Myth |
An epic story from history with a superhuman hero; the story can be based in fantasy or reality, but earlier peoples usually believed it to be true; imaginary people, objects, or events |
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Noir |
Black; in film, showing characteristics of pessimism, disillusionment, somber attitude, and despair |
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Ode |
A lyrical poem with rhythm that can be sung |
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Pastiche |
A work that consists of borrowed materials; a work of art that contains mixed materials; a hodgepodge; a spoof or parody |
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Epistolary |
Experienced in a relationship through letters; designed or formatted as a compilation of letters |
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Pastoral |
Having the characteristics of a peaceful country life in a rural setting; referring to the idyllic life of shepherds quietly pasturing their sheep; having to do with a pastor of a church; a letter or document describing the duties of a pastor |
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Catharsis |
The purging of emotions through being engaged in an endeavor; getting rid of pent-up emotions; recalling a traumatic event, in order to relieve its pent-up stress |
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Marshal |
To gather together |
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Cursory |
Superficial |
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Ineffable |
Beyond words; not able to be spoken, because of deity |
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Sedulous |
Giving undivided, carefully maintained attention |
