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Allusion
passing reference or indirect mention
Anachornism
something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
Comic Relief
the inclusion of a humorous character, scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension
Fantasy
imagination unrestricted by reality
Generalization
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
Structual Irony
some works show sustained irony throughout the text.
Legend
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
Metaphor
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
Myth
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
Parable
fable: a short moral story (often with animal characters)
Personification
figure of speech in which an inanimate object or abstraction is endowed with human qualities or abilities.
Pun
a play on words
Falconry
Hunting of falcons
Satire
Irony or Humor
Theme
prominent subject of talk
Tragedy
Causing of distruction
Tragic Flaw
The character's characteristic that ultimatly leads to his/hers downfall.
Arcane
Understood by a few
Esoteric
Understood by philosphers
Chivarly
Mid-Evil Knight System
Tretchery
a trick
Faction
a group
Morion
a helmet
Alcove
a part of a room
Debonair
Charm
Swashbuckling
Swagger;flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior
Atrabilious
Gloomy
Baronage
the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
Choleric
Anger/Madness
Inextricable
Incapable
Adversity
a state of misfortune or afflicion
Formidable
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
Ravage
to make destructive
Profusion
the property of being extremely abundant
Adversary
someone who offers opposition
Rancor
A feeling of bitter anger
Abominably
In an offensive or hateful manner
Ardor
A feeling of strong eagerness
Tumult
A state of comotion and noise
Restitution
A sum of money paid in compensation
Candor
Fairness
Distainful
Contempt
Adorn
To decorate; to make more attractive
Reverly
Unrestrained merrymaking
Glowered
A snarl facial expression
Avails
profit
Lavished
Very generous
Aloof
reserved and remote
plaint
a written statement
Tremulous
quivering