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Rhetorical Vocab

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37291495classicA highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
37291496classical (classicism)qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture usually implies objectivity and simplicity, restraint and formality
37291497clichéan overused or trite expression
37291498climaxthe high point, or turning point, in a story or play
37291499conceita figure of speech in which a striking association is made bw two seemingly dissimilar things, extended metaphor
37291500concrete termsrefer to things that have actual existence, that can be seen or known
37291501connotationthe suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase
37291502consonancerepetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group or words or line of poetry
37291503denotationthe dictionary definition of a word or phrase
37291504dénouementthe final resolution of the strands of plot complications or problems

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