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15 Cards in this Set
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depict
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to represent, portray or describe
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imagery
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descriptions and figures of speech
can also refer to images in general or mental images |
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floid
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very ornamental and showy, often excessively so
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platitude
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a commonplace, dull, or trite remark; or dullness or staleness of ideas or language
-refers especially to a dull statement or idea uttered as though it were original or important |
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alliteration
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the repition of the same first sound in two or more neighboring words or syllables
-occasionally fall in middle of word |
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epigram
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a short and witty poem or saying
-always brief, witty, and pointed and often achieves effect by containing a seeming contradiction |
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dissertation
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a treatise or a formal and lengthy discussion of a subject, usually in writing
-refers to a long paper submitted to a university for advanced degree |
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missive
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a letter or other form of written communication, often formal or official
-not ordinarily used |
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farce
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an exaggerated comedy based on broadly humorous situations; or ridiculous mockery or empty show
-includes highly improbable situations can be play itself, class of comedy, kind of broad humor, or any passage |
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parody
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a musical or literary work that imitates the style of another work or author for comic effect; or a poor imitation
-can refer to any feeble imitation |
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sonorous
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producing or having a deep, rich, or impressive sound
-in speech/writing, suggests an imposing or excessively high-flown quality |
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euphony
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sweetness of sound or combinations of sounds, especially in speech
-sometimes refers to ease of pronunciation for changes in the final letter of prefixes |
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lilt
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to sing, play, or speak with a light and graceful swing or rhythm; or a happy tune or swingy rhythm
-also a springy movement, to move in a lively way, or to sway slightly |
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aria
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a melody or tune
-refers to an extended or elaborate melody in an opera solo voice with musical accompaniment |
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sonata
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an extended musical composition, usually written for the piano or other solo instrument
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