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abstract

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

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accismus

in rhetoric, pretending to refuse something

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adage

a proverb, wise saying

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ambiguity

uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language

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anachronism

something out of place in time

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anecdote

short account of event

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annotation

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

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aphorism

a concise statement of a truth or principle

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apollonian

harmonious, ordered, rational, calm

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archetype

a very typical example of a certain person or thing

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bard

a poet, often a singer as well

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bathos

insincere or overdone sentimentality or sudden change in tone from serious to ridiculous

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belle-lettres

beautiful or fine writing

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bibliography

the written list of all the books used in a report or book

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bombast

arrogant, pompous language

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burlesque

give an imitation that ridicules; imitate mockingly

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cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

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canon

an established set of principles or code of laws, often religious in nature

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caricature

an exaggerated portrayal of one's features

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circumlocution

talking in circles

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cynic

someone who believes the worst

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denouement

an outcome or solution; the unraveling of a plot

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deux ex machina

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

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dialectic

the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinion

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didactic

instructive

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-fication

process of making

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27

fore-

before

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-fuge

expelling

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-ful

full of

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30

geo-

earth

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-gamy

marriage

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-gastro

stomach

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-geny

origin

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gluco-

sugar

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-graphy

process of recording

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