a sustained comparison, often referred to as a conceit. The extended metaphor is developed throughout a piece of writing | ||
a sermon on a moral or religious topic | ||
extreme exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally | ||
a word or group of words in a literary work which appeal to one or more of the senses: sight, taste, touch, hearing, and smell | ||
A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization | ||
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will | ||
the contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant. The intended meaning is often the opposite of what is stated, often suggesting light sarcasm. |
Vocabulary List #5
Primary tabs
Need Help?
We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.
For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.
If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.
Need Notes?
While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!