Vocab 1

Vestige

A small remaining trace or sign of something that existed in the past

premise

An idea or statement that forms the basis for an argument or story base before you act good and bad

persona

the personality or identity a person present to others

motif

A repeated idea, image, image, symbol, or pattern in literary work shows an idea

Eclectic

Made up of ideas, style, or things from many different sources but it works and is nice

Abate

To become less intense or to reduce in strength move it signifcantly down/degree

Satire

The use of humor or criticize or point out problems in society

Parody

A funny imitation of a serious work, person, or style

Genre

A category or type of art, writing, music or entertainment

Fallacy

A false idea or argument that seems correct but is actually wrong

Compunction

A feeling of guilt or regret about doing something wrong

Antipathy

A very strong feeling of dislike toward something or someone deep in your gut