5779256261 | allusion | an indirect or passing reference to some vent, person place or artistic work. | 0 | |
5779256778 | anaphora | a rhetorical figure of repetition in which the same word or phrase is repeated. | 1 | |
5779258412 | epistrophe | same word or phrase that is repeated at the end of clauses. | 2 | |
5779258420 | anecdote | a brief story used to illustrate a point. | 3 | |
5779259639 | antithesis | an observation or claim that is in opposition to the authors claim. | 4 | |
5779263898 | asyndetion | when there are two items this is used to define the second item as clarification. | 5 | |
5779265055 | polysyndeton | puts a conduction between every item. | 6 | |
5779265624 | chiasmus | figure of speech by which the order of terms in the first of two parallel clauses is reversed. | 7 | |
5779266502 | connotation | words that have implied meaning, emphasizing the feelings. | 8 | |
5779268972 | denotation | dictionary meaning. | 9 | |
5779269591 | euphemism | substation of a less negative word or phrase. | 10 | |
5779269592 | hyperbole | over exageeration | 11 | |
5779270296 | irony | humorous perception of inconstituion. | 12 | |
5779272684 | juxtaposition | placing two items side by side to create a certain effect. | 13 | |
5779272687 | metonymy | allows you to refer to something closely related to the actual object. | 14 | |
5779273626 | synecdoche | use of part of something to represent the whole. | 15 | |
5779274762 | parralism | arrangement of similar constructed clauses. | 16 | |
5779276110 | paradox | a statement or expression self contradictory | 17 | |
5779277164 | zeugma | a device in which unexpected items are paired together. | 18 | |
5779277674 | periodic sentence | a sentence in which the main clause is followed by one or more coordinate or subjective phrases and clauses. | 19 | |
5779277675 | loose sentence | a sentence structure in which main clause is followed by one or more coordinate phrases. | 20 | |
5779278679 | horative sentence | choice of words that encourage action. | 21 | |
5779279168 | imperative sentence | gives advice of instructions. | 22 | |
5779281044 | truculence | fierce, cruel brutal. | 23 | |
5779281938 | preconception | an opinion formed before hand. | 24 | |
5779287967 | prolliferation | a rapid and excessive spread or increase. | 25 | |
5779288827 | ubiquitous | being everywhere | 26 | |
5779302759 | parched | to make thirsty | 27 | |
5779302760 | brash | hasty, rash | 28 | |
5779303456 | indigrant | strong displeasure | 29 | |
5779303457 | iincoous | harmless | 30 | |
5779304889 | gaffe | mistake causing embarresment | 31 | |
5779320848 | dissident | disagreeing in opinion | 32 | |
5779320851 | largesse | genorous bestowal of gifts | 33 | |
5779321639 | zealous | passionate | 34 | |
5779322172 | epitome | perfect example of quality or type | 35 | |
5779322173 | squabble | to engage in a petty quarrel | 36 | |
5779323122 | anatomist | a specialist in anatomy | 37 | |
5779323123 | compunction | feeling of uneasiness | 38 | |
5779324632 | angst | dread, anxiety, or anguish. | 39 | |
5779324633 | introspective | the act or process of looking into oneself. | 40 | |
5779326231 | superficiality | shallow, being only on the surface. | 41 | |
5779363118 | perilous | great risk, or danger, | 42 | |
5779363119 | flippant | lacking seriousness | 43 | |
5779367301 | reverant | deep respect | 44 | |
5779367302 | ribald | indecent | 45 | |
5779368234 | disgruntled | sulky | 46 | |
5779370144 | colloquial | informal | 47 |
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