Alliteration
The repetition of consonant sounds.
Hyperbole
Exaggeration or overstatement.
Epizeuxis
A figure of speech in which word or phrase is repeated with no words in between. (Should be used sparingly and for effect.)
Anaphora
A figure of speech in which words are repeated at the beginning of sentences, clauses, or phrases. (Helps express strong meaning)
Epistrophe
A figure of speech in which words are repeated at the end of phrases. (adds emphasis)
Symploce
Using epistrophe and anaphora together.
Consonance
The recurrence of similar sounds in close proximity.
Prejudice
Preconceived opinion that is not based on reasons or actual experience often of a hostile religious group.
Opinion
A personal view, attitude, or appraisal that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.
Bias
A particular tendency, trend, inclination preconceived or unreasoned.
Unity
When all sentences or paragraphs work together as a unit to express or support one main idea.
Coherence
A quality of writing achieved when all ideas are clearly arranged and logically connected.
Fluency
Reading or writing marked by smoothness.
Analogy
A comparison between two or more things that are similar in some ways but otherwise, unalike.
Paraphrase
A restatement in different words. (usually to add or ensure clarity.)
Elaboration
Fullness of detail.
Generalization
Taking some specific facts from a small sample and applying it broadly.
Stereotype
An often unfair, fixed belief or expectation that many people have about other people or things.
Character
The mental and moral qualities of an individual.
Thesis
Subject for a composition, position, taken.
Veranda
Large open porch usually roofed/enclosed.
Annex
A room or place that is attached to something larger than it.
Pogroms
An organized massacre (especially of Jews.)
Melancholy
A sad state of mind.
Rations
A fixed allowance of food.
Ponder
To consider something deeply.
Rebuke
To express sharp disapproval.
Loathe
To feel disgust or intense aversion.
Symbolism
Something that can be perceived to represent something.
Obstinate
Stubbornly adhering to one point of view.
Ardent
Intense feelings/passionate.
Pious
A desire to be religious.
Ludicrous
Causing laughter because of absurdity.
Lavatory
Any place where washing is done.
Jamwing
(Slang) idle talk, chatter.
Diction
The choice and use of words in speech or writing.
Tactless
Undiplomatic, blunt.
Clogs
Wooden soled shoes.
Eradicate
To remove or destroy.
Languish
To become weak or feeble, fade.
Clandestine
Done in secrecy.
Rummaging
To actively/thoroughly search, seek.
Emancipated
Abnormally thin or weak.
Rendezvous
A meeting at an agreed time and place.
Irrevocable
Unable to change or reverse.
Calamity
A great misfortune or disaster, misery.
Discord
Disagreement, dispute.
Superfluous
Unnecessary - especially through being more than enough.
Mirth
Amusement expressed as laughter, cheerfulness.
Genteel
Polite, proper, respectable, often in an ostentatious way.
Congenial
Pleasing in nature or character, agreeable.
Pseudonym
Alias, nickname, incognito.
Fatalistic
Believing that events are inevitable so one’s choices and actions make no difference, predetermined, cynical.
Pedantic
Egotastic, fussy, pompous.
Coquetry
Flirtatious behavior.
Procured
To obtain especially with care or effort, acquire
Confide
To tell someone in a confidential manner, divulge.
Scandalous
Causing public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law, disgraceful.
Astonishment
Great surprise, amazement.
Tumult
A loud noise usually caused by a group of people, disturbance.
Annotate
To make or furnish critical or explanatory notes.
Veritable
Undoubted, unquestionable, factual.
Trundle
Move or cause to move slowly and heavily, plod.
Obligingly
To do something in a way that shows a willingness or kindness.
Inferiority
The condition of being lower in status than another or others.
Incalculable
Too to be calculated or estimated (hard).
Muddle
Bring into a disordered or confusing state.
Intuition
A thing that one knows or considers likely from instinctive feeling rather than conscious reasoning.
Privations
A state in which things that are essential for human well-being are lacking; hardship.
Veiled
Expressed in an indirect way; not openly declared or expressed.
Superficial
Appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely; apparent.
Sentimental
Feeling of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
Slack
Characterized by a lack of work or activity.
Tranquility
The quality or state of being calm.
Scoffingly
To do something in a disrespectful and mocking manner.
Indifference
Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
Staid
Sedate, dignified, unadventurous.
Fatuous
Silly and pointless.
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