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10 Cards in this Set
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adage
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A traditional saying widely considered to be wise and true
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alliteration
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Repetition of sounds, usually of consonants, especially at th e
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allusion
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An indirect reference 10 something
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anthology
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A collection of wri tings by various authors
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epic
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A long poem or other literary work about heroes and their
adventures; Grand or impressiv e in quality, size, or scope |
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hyperbole
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An extreme exaggeration
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melodramatic
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Overly emotional or sentimental
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personify
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To represent an animal, object, or idea as having human qualities; To be the perfect example of a certain quality or idea
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pseudonym
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A fake name used by an author: a pen name
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serialized
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Presented in parts; presented in a sequence
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