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16 Cards in this Set
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Epic Simile |
A long elaborate comparison that often continues for a number of lines |
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Repetition |
A technique in which a sound, word, phrases or line is repeated for effect or emphasis |
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Rhyme |
The occurrence of a similar or identical sound at the ends of two or more words |
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In Medias Res |
"In the middles of things" - when a story begins in the middle, rather than at the beginning |
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Conflicy |
The plot of a story always involves some sort of struggle between opposing forces |
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Sage |
A profound wise person |
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Ponder |
To consider deeply |
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Laurel |
Foliage of the bay tree woven into a wreath or crown and worn on the head |
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Adversary |
An opponent; enemy |
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Profusion |
A large quantity of something |
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Hovered |
To float or drift in one place |
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Appalled |
Led with dismay; horrified |
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Brace |
Something that holds parts in place for support |
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Pectoral |
Something on the chest |
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Lob |
Toss or hit in a high curve |
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Pinioned |
To bind the wings or arms |
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