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6166096193SettingTime, place, in which a story occurs (social, political, historical, atmosphere)0
6166096194SimileA figurative comparison using words like or as1
6166096195Stream of ConciousnessA style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind2
6166096196StyleThe manner in which an author uses and arranges words, shapes, ideas, forms sentences, and creates a structure to convey ideas3
6166096197Stylistic devicesA general term referring to diction, syntax, tone, figurative language, and other elements that contribute to "style"4
6166096198Subject complementThe grammatical unit comprised of predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives5
6166096199SubjectiveOf or relating to private and personal feelings and attitudes as opposed to facts and reality (opposite of objective)6
6166096200SubtextThe implied meaning that underlies the main meanings of an essay or other work7
6166096201SyllogismA form of deductive reasoning in which given certain ideas or facts, other ideas or facts must follow8
6166096202SymbolismThe use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not necessarily part of the original object9
6166096203SynecdocheA figure of speech in which a part signifies the whole or the whole signifies the part10
6166096204SyntaxThe organization of language into meaningful structure11
6166096205ThemeThe main idea or meaning, often an abstract idea upon which an essay or other form of discourse is built12
6166096206ThesisThe main idea of a piece of discourse; the statement or proposition that a speaker or writer wishes to advance, illustrate, prove, or defend13
6166096207ToneThe author's attitude toward the subject being written about- emotional essence of the piece14
6166096208TragedyA form of literature in which the hero is destroyed by some character flaw and by a set of forces that cause the hero anguish15
6166096209TransitionA stylistic device used to create a link between ideas. Transtitions often endow discourse with continuity and coherence16
6166096210TropeThe generic name for a figure of speech such as image, symbol, simile, metaphor17
6166096211UnderstatementRestrained statement that departs from what could be said; avoidance of emphasis for effect18
6166096212Verbal ironyA discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words19
6166096213VerseA synonym for poetry; group of lines or line in a song or poem20
6166096214VerisimilitudeSimilar to the truth; the quality of realism in a work that persuades readers they are getting a vision of life as it is21
6166096215VoiceThe real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker (grammar: active/passive voice)22
6166096216WhimsyAn object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality23
6166096217WitThe quickness of intellect and the power and talent for saying brilliant things that surprise and delight by their unexpectedness24
6166096218AbhorTo consider with horror and disgust25
6166096219AllayTo relieve or lessen26
6166096220AssertTo state or express positively27
6166096221AssimilateTo consume and incorporate into28
6166096222ButtressTo support or reinforce, to strengthen29
6166096223CastigateTo chastise or punish30
6166096224ConcedeTo acknowledge as true31
6166096225CondemnTo express disapproval of to denounce32
6166096226CondoneTo overlook, forgive, or disregard w/out protest33
6166096227ConjectureTo infer from incomplete evidence- to guess34
6166096228DeignTo deem something barely worthy of oneself35
6166096229DemeanTo debase or degrade36
6166096230DemonizeTo transform into or as if into a demon37
6166096231DenounceTo condemn openly38
6166096232DepriveTo take something away from39
6166096233DeriveTo receive or obtain from a source40
6166096234DetractTo distract41
6166096235DevastateTo lay waste, ruin42
6166096236DiffuseTo spread out, disperse in every direction43
6166096237DisapproveTo have an unfavorable view of, to condemn44
6166096238DiscreditTo damage the reputation of; to disgrace45
6166096239DispelTo rid one's mind of46
6166096240DistinguishTo recognize as being different or distinct47
6166096241DwellTo live as an inhabitant48
6166096242EliminateTo get rid of, remove49
6166096243EmergeTo come forth or rise up as it from immersion50
6166096244EngageTo employ; to obtain and hold the attention of51
6166096245EngrossTo occupy the attention of; absorb52
6166096246EnhanceTo increase or make greater53
6166096247EscalateTo enlarge, increase or intesify54
6166096248EspouseTo take in marriage; marry; to give one's support55
6166096249EvokeTo call forth or summon56
6166096250ExaltTo raise in rank, character, status; elevate57
6166096251ExhortTo urge by strong argument, advice, or appeal58
6166096252ExploitTo utilize to greatest advantage, to make use of unethically or selfishly59
6166096253ExposeTo lay open, as to something undesirable or injurious; to make known; to reveal the guilt60
6166096254ExtrapolateTo infer or estimate61
6166096255FalsifyTo give an untruthful account of62
6166096256GalvanizeTo arouse to awareness or action63
6166096257InvokeTo call on for aid, support, inspiration64
6166096258JustifyTo show or prove to be just or valid65
6166096259JuxtaposeTo place side by side for contrast or comparison66
6166096260LingerTo delay in quitting or leaving something; tarry67
6166096261LureTo attract by temptation or wiles; to entice68
6166096262MaimTo disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of limb69
6166096263ManifestTo show or demonstrate plainly; to reveal70
6166096264MitigateTo make or become less severe or intense; moderate71
6166096265OppressTo persecute or subjugate by unjust use of force or authority72
6166096266OrateTo speak in a pompous, oratorical way73
6166096267OriginateTo bring or come into being74
6166096268ParleyTo discuss, debate, or confer with another75
6166096269ProclaimTo announce officially and publicly; to declare76
6166096270ProgressTo proceed; to advance toward a more desirable form77
6166096271PurportTo have or present the appearance, often false, of being or intending78
6166096272RallyTo call together for a common purpose; assemble79
6166096273RationalizeTo devise self-satisfying but incorrect reasons for one's behavior80
6166096274ReconsiderTo consider again, especially with intent to modify an earlier decision81
6166096275RecountTo narrate the facts or details of82
6166096276RefuteTo prove to be false or mistaken83
6166096277RidiculeTo make fun of84
6166096278UndercutTo undermine; to diminish or destroy the effectiveness of85
6166096279UnderscoreTo draw a line under; to emphasize or stress86
6166096280UnveilTo disclose or reveal87
6166096281VindicateTo clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with corroboration or proof88
6166096282WarrantTo justify or call for89
6166096283BoisterousNoisy, loud, rough90
6166096284CompassionateSympathetic91
6166096285ConfidentAssured, certain, bold92
6166096286EffusiveExcessively emotional in an unrestrained manner93
6166096287ElatedJoyful94
6166096288ExuberantElaborate, flowery95
6166096289FancifulImaginative, whimsical96
6166096290GenialCheerful, friendly97
6166096291JocularJoking, humorous, full of fun98
6166096292MirthfulMerry99
6166096293NostalgicLongingly100
6166096294OptimisticPositive101
6166096295SanguineCheerful, confident, optimistic102
6166096296WhimsicalFull of whimsy, fanciful, out of the ordinary103
6166096297WistfulExpressing vague yearnings104
6166096298AdmonitoryAdmonishing, warning105
6166096299CondemnatoryCondemning, declaring guilt106
6166096300ExacerbatedIntense, angry107
6166096301IncendiaryWillfully stirring up strife, riot, rebellion108
6166096302IncensedAngry, wrathful109
6166096303IndignantScornful, angry110
6166096304InflammatoryRousing excitement, anger, violence111
6166096305IrateAngry, wrathful, incensed112
6166096306Lividwith rage113
6166096307PretentiousAffectedly grand, ostentatious, showy114
6166096308ResentfulOffended115
6166096309VexedDistressed, annoyed116
6166096310ChagrinedSorrowful, gloomy117
6166096311DisconcertedFrustrated118
6166096312ForebodingWarning of something bad to come119
6166096313MelancholicPensive, sad, gloomy120
6166096314MournfulExpressing sorrow, depression121
6166096315OminousThreatening, sinister122
6166096316ResignedSubmissive, yielding123
6166096317SoberSerious, solemn, grave124
6166096318SolemnSacred, formal, somber125
6166096319StaidFixed, settled, sober, sedate126
6166096320Defameto slander, libel, or discredit127
6166096321Defileto make dirty; to dishonor or corrupt128
6166096322Depravitywickedness or corruption129
6166096323Desecrateto defile, violate, or contaminate something sacred130
6166096324Despicablecontemptible or worthy of scorn131
6166096325Flagrantoutrageous or scandalous132
6166096326Guiledeceit or treacherous133
6166096327Hedonisticpleasure- loving134
6166096328Imperilto endager or jeopardize135
6166096329Infernalhellish136
6166096330Insolencerudeness; insulting behvior137
6166096331Lewdindecent or obscene138
6166096332Malevolentshowing ill will; spiteful139
6166096333Maraudera person or animal that makes raids for booty140
6166096334Morbidunhealthy or unwholesome; gloomy141
6166096335Odioushateful or offensive142
6166096336Prodigalwasteful; spending too much143
6166096337Profanehaving no regard for sacred things; vulgar144
6166096338Revileto verbally abuse145
6166096339Subvertto overthrow or destroy146
6166096340Ameliorateto improve or make better147
6166096341Amicablefriendly148
6166096342Beneficialconducive to well-being; helpful or useful149
6166096343Benignkind or mild; having a gentle disposition150
6166096344Blissfuljoyous; ecstatic151
6166096345Conciliateto make peace through reasoning; to appease152
6166096346Essencethe basic character or quality of a thing153
6166096347Exemplaryworthy of imitation; admirable154
6166096348Extolto praise highly155
6166096349Finessedelicacy or skill in handling a situation156
6166096350Genteelrefined or well-bred157
6166096351Integrityhonesty; incorrubility158
6166096352Laudatorypraising or complimentary159
6166096353Lusciousmouth watering160
6166096354Munificentextremely generous or charitable161
6166096355Omnipotentall-powerful162
6166096356Pulchritudephysical beauty163
6166096357Sublimelofty; of high intellectual or spiritual worth164
6166096358Tranquilpeaceful or calm165
6166096359Veracioustruthful166
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