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Sonnet
A poem of fourteen lines using any of the number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.
Couplet
Two lines of a verse, usually in the same meter and joined by rhyme, that form a unit.
Iambic pentameter
A line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable.
Oxymoron
A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
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Contradiction
Prose
Written or spoken language in it's ordinary form, without metrical structure (not poetry).
Blank Verse
Unrhymed iambic pentameter.
Dramatic irony
A situation of a dram that is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters.
Verbal irony
Words express something contrary to truth or someone says the opposite of what they really feel or mean.
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sarcasm
Double entenred
A word or phrase open to two interpretation, one of which is usually risque or indecent.
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innuendo
Pun
A joke using the different possible meaning of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meaning.
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Wordplay
Soliloquy
An act of speaking one;s thoughts aloud while along on stage.
Civil
Courteous and polite.
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Cordial, pleasant
Aloof
Not friendly open; cool distant.
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Detached, withdrawn
Disdain
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of ones's consideration or respect.
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contempt, disgust
Tyrant
Cruel and oppressive ruler.
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Dictator, despot
Profane
Relating or devoted to that which is not scared or biblical; disrespectful.
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Ungodly, sacrilegious
Adversary
One's opponent is a contest, conflict, or dispute.
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Rival, enemy
Envious
Feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
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Jealous, desirous
Transgression
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
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Crime, sin, wrongdoing
Posterity
All future generations of people; "to be recorder for posterity.
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Descendants, future generations
Chaste
abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sex.
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Virginal, pure
Languish
Lose of lack vitality; grow weak or feeble.
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Weaken, decline, wither
Woo
Try to gain the love of someone, especially with a view to marriage.
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Court, pursue, impress
Ardor
Enthusiasm or passion.
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Passion, intensity
Strife
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issue; conflict.
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Disagreement, dispute
Fickle
Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties. interests, or affection.
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Inconstant, flighty
Beguile
to charm or enchant someone; sometimes in a deceptive.
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Bewitch, dazzle
Repent
Feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.
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Regret, shame, remorse
Modesty
The quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in estimation of one's abilities.
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Humility
Haste
Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.
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Speed, hurriedness
Valor
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
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Bravery, boldness
Calamity
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
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catastrophe, tragedy
Enamored
Be filled with a feeling of love.
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Infatuated, smitten
Plague
Cause continual trouble or distress to.
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Afflict, torment
Disparage
To regard or represent as being of little worth.
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Belittle, ridicule
Loathe
To feel intense dislike or disgust for something/ one
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Hate, despise, detest
Prodigious
Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
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enormous, immense
Kin
One's family and relations.
Temper
A person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.
Lament
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
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emotion, mood, feeling
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Realities, family
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moan, cry, complain
Bawdy
Dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent.
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Indecent, racy, naughty
Garish
Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid
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gaudy, loud, flashy
Amorous
showing, feeling, or relating to physical desire.
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Lustful, passionate
Beseech
Ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; implore.
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Beg, plead, request
Banish
Send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.
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exile, deport, ban
Treachery
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
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Betrayal, disloyalty
Chide
Scold or rebuke.
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Chastise, reprimand
Spite
A desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
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Malice
Solace
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
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comfort, cheer, relief
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