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| a structural element of a sentence, consisting of group of words that has a subject and its predicate | ||
| a witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language | ||
| a highly specific, particular, often real, actual or tangible detail; opposite of abstract | ||
| the repetition of similar consonant sounds in a group of words | ||
| a method of reasoning by which specific definitions, conclusions, and theorems are drawn from general principals | ||
| The resolution that occurs at the end of a play, narrative, or work of fiction.- real or imagined | ||
| graphic, exact, and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person, place or thing | ||
| In literature, the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem. | ||
| having the primary purpose of teaching or instructing. usually in a dry, or pompous manner | ||
| That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic | ||
| As distinguished from Apollonian, the word refers to sensual, pleasure-seeking impulses. | ||
| a poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of something or someone of value | ||
| A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words | ||
| A concise but ingenious, witty, and thoughtful statement | ||
| pleasant, harmonious sound | ||
| an adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing | ||
| A term for the title character of a work of literature | ||
| a detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry | ||
| A piece of writing that reveals weaknesses, faults, frailties, or other shortcomings | ||
| the background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of a work of literature | ||
| The interpretation or analysis of a text | ||
| a short tale often with nonhuman characters from which a useful lesson may be drawn | ||
| An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data, defective evidence, or false information | ||
| A story containing unreal, imaginary features | ||
| A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness, although it may have a serious, scornful purpose |
