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93 Cards in this Set
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Alliteration |
The repetition of a sound in a sequence of words |
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Rhythm |
A pattern of sound |
pattern of... |
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Onomatopoeia |
Imitation of sounds |
BUZZ, GASP, HUM |
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Foreshadowing |
Hints a writer gives to readers about the ending of a story, Clues and hints |
foreshadowing |
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Euphemism |
The use of more pleasant words in place of harsher ones |
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Epiphany |
A sudden understanding |
epiphany... understanding |
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Epilogue |
Conclusion of story/literary work |
Prologue-beginning, Ep-End |
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Symbolism |
The use of symbols to represent more profound ideas |
Symbols represent |
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Parody |
A comedic interpretation of a writer's/artist's/genre's style, Comedic writing |
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Metaphor |
A comparison of two things with using the words "like" or "as" |
"like" or "as" |
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Doppelganger |
A character with similar physical or habitual attributes as another |
Similar |
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Cacophony |
The use of harsh words to convey harsh sounds |
Cacophony |
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Conflict |
A disagreement between two opposing forces; clash |
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Flashback |
A scene set earlier in the timeline of a story; used to provide background on current events |
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Imagery |
Descriptive or figurative language |
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Ironic |
An event portrayed contrary to what one expects for an amusing result; sarcasm |
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Nemesis |
Archenemy |
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Oxymoron |
The use of contradictory terms while speaking of the same thing |
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Satirical |
Describing a work that humorously critiques someone/something's flaws; mocking |
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Versimilitude |
Authenticity |
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Fervent |
Passionate |
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Flippant |
To be obnoxious or disrespectful |
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Gregarious |
Someone outgoing or sociable |
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Imprudent |
To be ignorant of the consequences of an action |
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Jovial |
Happy |
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Inquisitive |
Curious or inquiring |
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Indignant |
Expressing anger over unfair treatment |
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Haughty |
To feel superior |
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Irreverent |
Showing lack of respect for things that are to be taken seriously |
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Incredulous |
Unwilling or unable to believe something |
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Abominable |
Very bad, unpleasant |
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Abrasion |
A cut or scrape |
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Accelerate |
To speed up |
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Azure |
Bright blue |
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Acquital |
A judgement that a person is not guilty of a crime |
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Admonish |
To punish, scold |
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Atrocious |
Awful |
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Alleviate |
To unburden |
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Acerbic |
Sour or bitter OR Sharp or forthright |
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Blasphemy |
Something ungodly |
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Boisterous |
Rambunctious, loud |
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Bronchitis |
Throat illness |
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Bureaucracy |
A government where most decisions are made by state officials |
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Bravado |
Pride |
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Cadaver |
A dead body to be dissected |
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Cajole |
To convince |
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Chronology |
Sequence of events in a specific order |
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Clandestine |
Private |
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Noxious |
Harmful, toxic, poisonous
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Placid |
Not easily upset or excited; calm
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Remuneration |
Money paid for a work or service
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Poignant |
Evoking sense of sadness or regret
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Lethargic |
Sluggish, slow, lazy
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Ambivolent |
To have mixed feelings about something/someone
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Derogatory |
Showing a disrespectful attitude
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Laconic |
Using very few words |
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Insidious |
Dark, creepy, scary
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Impetuous |
Acting without a care
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Mendacious |
Lying
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Ebullient |
Energetic, cheerful |
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Exacerbate |
to make worse
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Extraneous |
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Munificent |
Very generous
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Inane |
Silly |
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Gratuitous |
Unwanted, uncalled for
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Clientele |
A group of clients or customers |
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Sophmoric |
Juvenile, immature |
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Protocol |
The official procedure or system of rules |
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Veneer |
A thin sheet of material
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Specious |
Superficially plausible, but actually wrong or misleading |
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Disparity |
A great or noticeable difference
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Misanthrope |
A person who dislikes human kind |
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Fallacy |
A mistaken belief, especially in an argument |
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Derogatory |
Insulting |
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Requisition |
An official order allowing you to access to property
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Ostracized |
Isolated |
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Facetious |
Dismissive of serious issues
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Secretive |
Uncommunicative |
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Talkative |
Chatty |
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Obsequious |
Obedient |
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Affluent |
Wealthy |
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Carouse |
Drink too much |
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Misconstrued |
Misunderstood |
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Apocalypse |
The end of the world |
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Abrogate |
Repeal |
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Derivative |
To imitate |
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Dirge |
Funeral song/poem |
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Acumen |
The ability to make good judgments, cleverness |
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Derogatory |
Showing a disrespectful attitude |
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Salubrious |
Healthy |
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Coalesce |
To come together and form one mass or whole, to combine |
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Paucity |
Scarcity, shortage |
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Anachronism |
Misplacement |
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