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Abstract |
(n) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance. |
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ad hominem |
Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason. |
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adage |
A saying or proverb containing truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language. |
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allegory |
A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface. |
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alliteration |
The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem. |
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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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ambiguity |
A vagueness of meaning, a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations. |
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anachronism |
A person, scene, event, or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era. |
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analogy |
A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things. |
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anecdote |
A brief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point. |
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annotation |
A brief explanation, summary, or evaluation of a text or work of literature. |
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antagonist |
A character or force in a work of literature that, by opposing the protagonist, produces tension or conflict. |
