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21 Cards in this Set
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Kinesthesia |
The sensation of movement |
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Fabliau |
A short metrical tale usually humorous |
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Tableau |
A picturesque grouping of persons or objects |
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Antecedent |
A word, phrase , or clause usually substantive |
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Colloquialism |
A colloquial expression |
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Zeugma |
Two or more words that are inappropriate |
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Euphemism |
The indirect of a expression harsh |
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Oxymoron |
Incongruence contradictory |
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Metonymy |
Name of an object for another |
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Synecdoche |
The part is used for a whole |
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Anaphora |
Repetition of the beginning 2 or more |
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Appositive |
A word or phrase |
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Quotidian |
Usual or customary |
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Elision |
The omission of vowels and consonant sounds |
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Enjambment |
One line, Cuplet, or stanza without a break |
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Litotes |
Understatement negative contrary |
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Double entendre |
A double meaning |
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Antithesis |
Give me liberty or give me death |
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Aphorismen |
The general truth or astute observation |
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Conceit |
An elaborate fanciful metaphor |
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Aside |
Temporary departure from a the main theme or topic |
