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5408713517EpicAn extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, on which heroes of great historical or legendary importance perform valorous deeds. The setting is vast in scope, covering great nations, the world or universe0
5408713518EpigramAny pithy, witty saying or short poem1
5408713519EpistropheRhetorical device in which a word or words are repeated at the end of successive phrases2
5408713520EpithetAny word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe a quality3
5408713521EthosThe disposition, character, or fundamental values peculiar to a specific person, people, culture, or movement4
5408713522EuphemismThe substitution of a mild, indirect, out vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt5
5408713523ExordiumThe beginning of anything6
5408713524ExplicationAn explanation, interpretation, to make clear the meaning of7
5408713525ExposeA public exposure or revelation, as of something discreditable8
5408713526ExpositionWriting or speech primarily intended to convey information or to explain9
5408713527Extended metaphorA metaphor that is extended through a stanza or entire poem10
5408713528FableA short story that uses animals as characters to teach moral lessons11
5408713529FallacyA false or mistaken idea based on faulty knowledge12
5408713530FantasyThe creative imagination, unrestrained fancy13
5408713531FarceA light dramatic work in which highly improbable plot situations occur14

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