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Conceit
A fanciful expression in writing or speech; an elaborate metaphor
The wind whistled
Extract
A summary of a book, article or formal speech
An abstract of his inaugural address
Nostalgia
A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past and wanting to relive it, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations
I was overcome with acute nostalgia of my days in college
Consequence
Importance or relevance
The past is of no consequence
Euphony
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words
The tendency to make phonetic change for ease of pronunciation