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Connotation
an idea that is invoked apart from literal meaning of word; the associations of a word
Exigence
and urgent need; the motive for a piece
Ambivalent
having contradictory feelings about something; uncertainty
Terse
use of few words; abrupt
Paradox
a seemingly contradictory statement that could be proven true
Idiosyncratic
unusual or peculiar; quirky
Generalization
a vague illustration; applying examples as a uniform conclusion
Juxtaposition (Juxtapose)
two things being close to one another with contrasted meanings
Warrant (verb & noun)
verb: to justify noun: a justification for intervention (usually a document for authorities)
Polemical
a strongly controversial speech; contrasted from moderation
Enigmatic
difficult to understand; confusing and mysterious
Metonymy
using attributes of something to express its meaning (the crown = the king/queen)
Irony
using opposing language to express something; unexpected and often funny
Subjectivism (Subjectivity)
influenced by personal values; individuality in opinion
Equivocal
open to more than one interpretation
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