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6922669283AbstractN. Abbreviated synopsis of scholarship or research0
6922669284Ad HominemDirected to or appealing to feelings or prejudice instead of to intellect or reason1
6922669285Adage, Aphorism, MaximA saying or proverb containing a generally accepted truth or sentiment2
6922669286AllegoryA story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface S+S+S+...3
6922669287AlliterationRepetition of one or more initial consonants in a group or words or lines in a poem4
6922669288AllusionReference to a person, place, or event, meant to create an effect or enhance meaning5
6922669289AmbiguityA vagueness of meaning; conscious lack of clarity to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations6
6922669290AnachronismPerson, scene, or event that fails to correspond with appropriate time era7
6922669291AnalogyComparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things8
6922669292AnecdoteBrief narrative often used to illustrate an idea or make a point9
6922669293AnnotationA brief explanation, summary, or evaluation of a text or work of literature10
6922669294AntagonistCharacter or force in a work of literature that, but opposing the protagonist, produces tension or conflict11
6922669295AntecedentA word to which a pronoun refers- Must agree in person and number12
6922669296AntithesisRhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means or grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences13
6922669297ApollonianIn contrast to Dionysian, refers to most noble, godlike qualities of human nature and behavior14
6922669298ApostropheA locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present15
6922669299ArchCharacterized by clever or sly humor, often saucy, playful16
6922669300ArchetypeAn abstract or ideal conception of a type; a model or form17
6922669301AssonanceRepetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry18
6922669302BardA poet19
6922669303BathosInsincere or overdone sentimentality20
6922669304Belles-lettresA French term for the world of books, criticism, and literature in general21
6922669305BombastInflated, pretentious language22
6922669306BurlesqueA work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation23
6922669307CacophonyGrating, inharmonious sounds24
6922669308CanonThe works considered important in a national literature or period25
6922669309CaricatureA grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things26
6922669310Carpe DiemSeize the day- a common theme27
6922669311CircumlocutionLiterally "talking around" a subject28
6922669312ClassicA highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time29
6922669313Classical, classicismDerives from orderly qualities of Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint30
6922669314ClauseStructural element of a sentence consisting of a subject and verb31
6922669315ClimaxThe high point, or turning point of a story32
6922669316Comparison/ContrastA mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted33
6922669317ConceitAn elaborate, usually intellectually ingenious poetic comparison or image, such as an analogy or metaphor34
6922669318Concrete DetailA highly specific, particular, often real, actual, or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract35
6922669319ConnotationThe suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase36
6922669320ConsonanceThe repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words37
6922669321Dramatic IronyThe audience or reader knows something about a situation that a character does not know38
6922669322ElegyPoem or prose that laments on the passing or death of someone or something39
6922669323Ellipses...indicates the omission of words in a thought or quotation40
6922669324Elliptical ConstructionA sentence containing a deliberate omission of words41
6922669325EmpathyA feeling of association or identification with an object or person (what it is to BE them)42
6922669326EpicA narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero43
6922669327EpigramA concise but ingenious, witty, and thoughtful statement44
6922669328EuphonyPleasing, harmonious sounds45
6922669329EpithetAn adjective or phrase that captures a quality of a person or thing46
6922669330EponymousA term for the title character of a work of literature47
6922669331CritiqueAn analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, its limitations, and its conformity to a set of standards48
6922669332CynicOne who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct49
6922669333Deductive ReasoningA method of reasoning by which specific definitions, conclusions, and theorems are drawn from general principles50
6922669334DenotationThe dictionary definition of a word51
6922669335DenouementThe resolution that occurs at the end of a story52
6922669336Descriptive detailGraphic,exact, and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person, place, or thing53
6922669337Deus ex machineIn literature, the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a prpblem54
6922669338DictionAn author's choice of words55
6922669339DidaticHaving an instructive purpose56
6922669340DigressionPortion of writing that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic57
6922669341DionysianDistinguished from Apollonian, refers to sensual, pleasure seeking impulses58
6922669342EuphemismA mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term59
6922669343ExegesisA detailed analysis or interepretation of a work of prose or poetry60
6922669344ExposeA piece of writing that reveals weaknesses, faults, frailities, or other shortcomings61
6922669345ExpositionThe background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse62
6922669346ExplicationThe interpretation or analysis of a text63
6922669347Extended MetaphorSeries of comparisons between two unlike objects64
6922669348FableA short tale often with nonhuman characters form which a useful lesson may be drawn65
6922669349Fallacy, Fallacious ReasoningAn incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data, defective evidence, or false information66
6922669350FantasyA story containing unreal, imaginary features67
6922669351FarceA comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness, although it may have a serious, scornful purpose68
6922669352Figure of speech, Figurative LanguageImplies meaning, not literal, like metaphor, simile, personifications69
6922669353FrameStructure that provides a promise or setting for a narrative or other discourse70
6922669354GenreA term used to describe literacy forms such as novel, play, essay71
6922669355HarangueA forceful sermon, lecture, or tirade72
6922669356HomilyA lecture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior73
6922669357HubrisExcessive pride in character which leads to his or her downfall74
6922669358HumanismA belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity75
6922669359HyperboleOverstatement, gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect76
6922669360IdyllLyric poem or passage that descirbes a kind of ideal life or place77
6922669361ImageryThe use of sensory images in speech and writing78
6922669362Indirect QuotationA rendering of a quotation in which actual words are not stated but only approximated or paraphrased79
6922669363Inductive ReasoningMethod of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization80
6922669364InferenceConclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts, observations, or other data81
6922669365InvectiveDirect verbal assault; a denunciation82
6922669366IronyWhen the opposite of what is expected happens83
6922669367KenningThe name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities84
6922669368LampoonA mocking, satirical assault on a person or situation85
6922669369LitotesForm of understatement in which the negative of the contrary is used to acheive emphasis or intesnsity86
6922669370Loose SentenceA complex sentence in which the main clause comes first and the subordinate clause follows87
6922669371Lyrical ProsePersonal, reflective prose that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject88
6922669372MalapropismA confused use of words in which the appropriate word is replaced by one with a similar sound but inappropriaate meaning89
6922669373MaximA saying or proverb expressing common wisdom or truth (adage, aphorism)90
6922669374MelodramaA literary form in which events are exaggerated to create an extreme emotional response91
6922669375MetaphorFigure of speech, compares two unlike things92
6922669376MetaphysicalDescribes poetry that uses elaborate conceits, expresses complexities of love and life, is highly intellectual93
6922669377MetonymyFigure of speech that uses the name of one thing to represent something else with which it is associated94
6922669378Middle EnglishThe language spoken in England roughly between 1150 and 1500 AD95
6922669379Mock EpicA parody of traditional epic form96
6922669380Mock SolemnityFeigned or deliberately artificial seriousness, often for satirical purposes97
6922669381ModeThe general form, pattern, and manner of expression of a piece of discourse98
6922669382MontageA quick succession of images or impressions and used to express an idea99
6922669383MoodThe emotional tone or prevailing atmosphere in a work of literature or other discourse100
6922669384MoralA brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature101
6922669385MotifA phrase, idea, or event that through repetition serves to unify or convey a theme in an essay or other discourse102
6922669386MuseOne of the ancient Greek goddesses presiding over the arts; the imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer103
6922669387MythAn imaginary story that has become an accpeted part of the cultural or religous tradition of a group or society104
6922669388NarrativeA form of verse or prose (both fiction and nonfiction) that tells a story105
6922669389NaturalismA term often used as a synonym for realism; also a view of experience that is characterized as bleak and pessimistic106
6922669390Non sequiturA statement or idea that fails to follow logically from the one before107
6922669391ObjectiveOf or relating to facts and reality, as opposed to private and personal feelings and attitudes108
6922669392OdeA lyric poem usually marked by serious, respectful, and exalted feelings toward the subject109
6922669393Omniscent narratorA narrator with unlimited awarness, understanding, and insight of characters, setting, background, etc110
6922669394OnomatopoeiaThe use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning111
6922669395OxymoronA term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxial effect112
6922669396ParableA story consisting of events from which a moral or spiritual truth may be derived113
6922669397ParadoxA statement that seems contradictory but is nevertheless true114
6922669398Parallel StructureThe structure required for expressing two or more grammatical elements of equal rank115
6922669399ParodyAn imitation of a work meant to ridicule its style and subject116
6922669400ParaphraseA version of a text put into simpler, everyday words117
6922669401PastoralA work of literature dealing with rural life118
6922669402Pathetic FallacyFaulty reasoning that inappropriately ascribes human feelings to nature or nonhuman objects119
6922669403PathosThat element in literature that stimulate pity or sorrow120
6922669404PedanticNarrowly academic instead of broad and humane; excessively petty and meticulous121
6922669405Periodic SentenceA sentence that expresses its main thought only at the end122
6922669406PersonaThe role or façade that a character assumes or depicts to a reader or other audience123
6922669407PersonificationA figure of speech in which inanimate objects are given human characteristics124
6922669408PlotThe interrelationship among the events in a story, the pattern of events including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution125
6922669409Point of ViewThe relation in which a narrator or speaker stands to a subject of discourse126
6922669410PredicateThe part of the sentence that is not the grammatical subject127
6922669411ProseAny discourse that is not poetry128
6922669412ProverbA short pithy statement of a general truth, one that condenses common experience into memorable form (adage, aphrorism, maxim)129
6922669413PseudonymA false name or alias used by writers130
6922669414Pulp FictionNovels written for mass consumption, often emphasizing exciting and titillating plots131
6922669415PunA humorous play on words, using similar-sounding or identical words to suggest different meanings132
6922669416RealismThe depiction of people, things, and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration for effect (naturalism)133
6922669417Rebuttal or RefutationThe part of discourse wherein opposing arguments are anticipated and answered134
6922669418ReiterationRepetition of an idea using different words, often for emphasis or other effect135
6922669419RepetitionReuse of the same words, phrases, or ideas for rhetorical effect, usually to emphasize a point136
6922669420RetractionThe withdrawal of a previously stated idea or opinion137
6922669421RhetoricThe language of a work and its style, words, often highly emotion, used to convince or sway an audience138
6922669422Rhetorical ModeA general term that identifies discourse according to its chief purpose (exposition, argumentation, description, narration)139
6922669423Rhetorical QuestionA question to which an audience already knows the answer; asked for effect- no answer expected140
6922669424Rhetorical StanceLanguage that conveys a speaker's attitude or opinion with regard to a particular subject141
6922669425RhymeThe repetition of similar sounds at regular intervals142
6922669426RhythmThe pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up speech and writing143
6922669427RomanceAn extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places144
6922669428SarcasmA sharp, caustic attitude conveyed in words through jibes, taunts, or other remarks145
6922669429SatireA literary style used to poke fun at, attack, or ridicule an idea, vice, or foible, often for the purpose of inducing change146
6922669430Sentence StructureThe arrangement of the parts of a sentence147
6922669431SentimentA synonym for the view or feeling; also a refined and tender emotion148
6922669432SentimentalA term that describes characters' excessive emotional response to experience; also nauseatingly nostalgic and mawkish149
6922669433SettingTime, place, historical milieu, and social, political, and spiritual circumstances of a narrative150
6922669434SimileA figurative comparison between two unlike things using like or as151
6922669435Stream of ConciousnessA style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind152
6922669436SettingTime, place, in which a story occurs (social, political, historical, atmosphere)153
6922669437SimileA figurative comparison using words like or as154
6922669438Stream of ConciousnessA style of writing in which the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind155
6922669439StyleThe manner in which an author uses and arranges words, shapes, ideas, forms sentences, and creates a structure to convey ideas156
6922669440Stylistic devicesA general term referring to diction, syntax, tone, figurative language, and other elements that contribute to "style"157
6922669441Subject complementThe grammatical unit comprised of predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives158
6922669442SubjectiveOf or relating to private and personal feelings and attitudes as opposed to facts and reality (opposite of objective)159
6922669443SubtextThe implied meaning that underlies the main meanings of an essay or other work160
6922669444SyllogismA form of deductive reasoning in which given certain ideas or facts, other ideas or facts must follow161
6922669445SymbolismThe use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not necessarily part of the original object162
6922669446SynecdocheA figure of speech in which a part signifies the whole or the whole signifies the part163
6922669447SyntaxThe organization of language into meaningful structure164
6922669448ThemeThe main idea or meaning, often an abstract idea upon which an essay or other form of discourse is built165
6922669449ThesisThe main idea of a piece of discourse; the statement or proposition that a speaker or writer wishes to advance, illustrate, prove, or defend166
6922669450ToneThe author's attitude toward the subject being written about- emotional essence of the piece167
6922669451TragedyA form of literature in which the hero is destroyed by some character flaw and by a set of forces that cause the hero anguish168
6922669452TransitionA stylistic device used to create a link between ideas. Transtitions often endow discourse with continuity and coherence169
6922669453TropeThe generic name for a figure of speech such as image, symbol, simile, metaphor170
6922669454UnderstatementRestrained statement that departs from what could be said; avoidance of emphasis for effect171
6922669455Verbal ironyA discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words172
6922669456VerseA synonym for poetry; group of lines or line in a song or poem173
6922669457VerisimilitudeSimilar to the truth; the quality of realism in a work that persuades readers they are getting a vision of life as it is174
6922669458VoiceThe real or assumed personality used by a writer or speaker (grammar: active/passive voice)175
6922669459WhimsyAn object, device, or creation that is fanciful or rooted in unreality176
6922669460WitThe quickness of intellect and the power and talent for saying brilliant things that surprise and delight by their unexpectedness177
6922669461BanteringTeasing conversation178
6922669462CondescendingSuperior-talking down179
6922669463ContemptuousShowing contempt, dislike, scorn180
6922669464CriticalJudging harshly181
6922669465CynicalScornful of the motives of others182
6922669466DerisiveRidiculing183
6922669467DisdainfulDisplaying contempt184
6922669468EccentricAbnormal, erratic185
6922669469FacetiousHumorous186
6922669470FlippantDisrespectful, levity, indifference187
6922669471InsolentAbrasive, arrogant188
6922669472IrreverentDisrespectful, lightly sardonic189
6922669473PatronizingIn a condescending manner190
6922669474PompousExaggerated show of dignity, self importance191
6922669475SardonicBitter, scornful192
6922669476SatiricRidiculing193
6922669477ScathingHarsh, bitter, harmful, injurious194
6922669478ScornfulFull of contempt, hateful195
6922669479TauntingIntended to incite action with scornful remarks196
6922669480WhimsicalFanciful, unpredictable197
6922669481AbruptUnexpectedly sudden, rudely curt, short198
6922669482AmbiguousUncertain, indefinite199
6922669483ApatheticDisplaying little or no emotion200
6922669484AuthoritativeCommanding201
6922669485CandidDevoid of prejudice, impartial202
6922669486ClinicalObjective, analytical203
6922669487ColloquialInformal, conversational204
6922669488DetachedDisinterested, indifferent205
6922669489EsotericIntended for certain group206
6922669490IncredulousSkeptical, disbelieving207
6922669491ObjectiveUninfluenced by emotion or personal opinion208
6922669492PlacidCalm209
6922669493ProsaicMatter-of-fact, straightforward210
6922669494ReflectiveMeditative, resulting from careful consideration211
6922669495ReminiscentRecalling or talking of the past212
6922669496RestrainedControlled, checked213
6922669497ScholarlyStudious214
6922669498ShockedJarringly emotional215
6922669499SpartanMarked by self discipline, austere216
6922669500TediousTiresome or boring due to length, slowness217
6922669501Aggressionhostile actions; an assault or attack218
6922669502Antipathydislike; loathing219
6922669503Ardorpassion; strong feeling220
6922669504Blithemerry; carefree221
6922669505Dejecteddisheartened; depressed; low222
6922669506Diffidenttimid; lacking self-confidence223
6922669507Elationhigh spirits; jubilation224
6922669508Ferventintensely emotional; impassioned225
6922669509Fervorpassion; ardor226
6922669510Flusterto ruffle or confuse227
6922669511Formidablealarming or awe-inspiring; difficult to take on or to overcome228
6922669512Futileuseless; fruitless229
6922669513Hostilityopposition; enmity230
6922669514Insolentarrogant and disrespectful231
6922669515Intolerantunwilling to endure other ideas, actions, or conditions232
6922669516Revereto have great respect for or devotion to233
6922669517Servileslavish; submissive234
6922669518Skepticaldoubtful; questioning235
6922669519Stoicdetached; indifferent to pain or pleasure236
6922669520Tranquilitycalm; peace237
6922669521Banallacking originality; stale238
6922669522Debonairelegant; gracious; suave239
6922669523Disproportionatenot properly balanced in size, shape, or amount240
6922669524Ephemeralshort-lived; occurring only briefly241
6922669525Frothyfoamy242
6922669526Hackneyedroutine; overused243
6922669527Lustrousradiant; bright244
6922669528Menialpertaining to work that is appropriate to a servant; servile245
6922669529Moderatenot excessive; reasonable246
6922669530Nebulousvague; lacking definite form247
6922669531Nocturnalpertaining to or occurring at night248
6922669532Perfunctoryindifferent; done with little interest or care249
6922669533Piousreligious; devout250
6922669534Potentpowerful; convincing251
6922669535Preposterousabsurd; ridiculous252
6922669536Provincialhaving to do with areas away from metropolises253
6922669537Quixoticabsurdly romantic and unrealistic254
6922669538Raucousharsh; rough-sounding255
6922669539Secondaryafter the first; not primary256
6922669540Superfluousunnecessary; extra257

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