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Abstract

N. Abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research

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Ad hominem

Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason

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The adage, Aphorism, Maxim

A saying or proverb containing a generally accepted truth or sentiment

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Allegory

A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface S+S+S+...

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Alliteration

Repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem

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Allusion

Reference to a person, place, event, meant to create an effect or enhance meaning

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Ambiguity

Avagueness of meaning; conscious lack of clarity to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations

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Anachronism

Person, scene, or event that fails to correspond with the appropriate time era

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Analogy

The comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things

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Anecdote

The brief narrative is often used to illustrate an idea or make a point

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Annotation

A brief explanation, summary, or evaluation of a text or work of literature

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Antagonist

Character or force in a work of literature that, by opposing the protagonist, produces tension or conflict

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Antecedent

A word to which a pronoun refers

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Antithesis

Rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences

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Apollonian

In contrast to Dionysian, refers to the noblest, godlike qualities of human nature and behavior

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Apostrophe

A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present

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Arch

Characterized by clever or sly humor, often saucy, playful

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Archetype

An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a model or form

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Assonance

Repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry

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Bard

A poet

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Bathos

Insincere or overdone sentimentality Belles-Lettres French term for the world of books, criticism, and literature in general

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Burlesque

A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation

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Cacophony Grating

inharmonious sounds

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Canon

The works considered important in national literature or period

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Caricature

likeness of striking qualities in persons and things

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Carpe Diem

Seize the day a common theme

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Circumlocution

Literally "talking around" a subject

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Bombast

inflated, pretentious language used for trivial subjects

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Classic

A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time

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Classical, classicism

Derives from orderly qualities of Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint

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Clause

Structural element of a sentence consisting of a subject and verb

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Climax

The high point, or turning point of a story

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Comparison/contrast

A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted

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Conceit

An elaborate, usually intellectually ingenious poetic comparison or image, such as an analogy or metaphor

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Concrete detail

A highly specific , particular, often real, actual, or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract

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Connotation

The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase

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Consonance

The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words

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Critique

An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature, its limitations, and its conformity to a set of standards

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Cynic

One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct

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Deductive reasoning

A method of reasoning by which specific definitions, conclusions, and theorems are drawn from general principles

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Denotation

The dictionary definition of a word

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Denouement

The resolution that occurs at the end of a story

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Descriptive detail

Graphic, exact, and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person, place, or thing

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Deus ex machine

In literature, the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem

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Diction

An author's choice of words

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Didactic

Having an instructive purpose

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Digression

Portion of writing that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic

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Dionysian

Distinguished from Apollonian, refers to sensual, pleasure-seeking impulses

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Dramatic irony

The audience or reader knows something about a situation that a character does not know

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Elegy

Poem or prose that laments on the passing or death of someone or something

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Ellipses

... indicates the omission of words in a thought or quotation

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Elliptical construction

A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.

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Empathy

A feeling of association or identification with an object or person (what it is to BE them)

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Epic

A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero

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Epigram

A concise but ingenious, witty, and thoughtful statement

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Euphony

Pleasing, harmonious sounds

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Epithet

An adjective or phrase that captures a quality of a person or thing

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Eponymous

A term for the title character of a work of literature

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