Week 20

Onomatopoeia: words used in such a way that the sound of the words imitates the sound of the thing being spoken of.

Paradox: a statement, often metaphorical, that seems to be self-contradictory but which has valid meaning.

Parallelism: when the writer establishes similar patterns of grammatical structure and length.

Parody: a kind of burlesque that is a humorous imitation of serious writing, usually to make the author’s style appear ridiculous.

Personification: the representation of abstractions, ideas, animals, or inanimate objects as human beings by endowing them with life-like qualities.

Dour (adjective) – Stern, gloomy, or severe in manner or appearance; unyielding.

Eclectic (adjective) – Selecting or made up of elements from a variety of sources or styles.

Efface (verb) – To erase or wipe out; to make oneself inconspicuous or to fade away.

Élan (noun) – Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness; distinctive flair or style.

Yahoo (noun) – A rude, noisy, or uncultured person; a brute or uncivilized person.

Emulate (verb) – To imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing someone or something.

Epicurean (adjective or noun) –

• (adjective) Devoted to the pursuit of pleasure, especially in food or comfort.

• (noun) A person with refined taste, especially in food and drink.

Epitome (noun) – A perfect example or representation of a quality or type.

Equivocal (adjective) – Ambiguous, unclear, or open to multiple interpretations; often used to mislead or avoid commitment.

Eschew (verb) – To deliberately avoid or abstain from something.