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mythological allusion
According to the Random House Dictionary, an allusion is “a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication.”
historical allusion
Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers.
despairing
showing the loss of all hope.
contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
bewilderment
a feeling of being perplexed and confused.
narration
the action or process of narrating a story.
description
a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.
definition
the act of defining
classification
the action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics.
process analysis
method of paragraph or essay development by which a writer explains step by step how something is done or how to do something.
mode of composition
four traditional categories of written texts: narration, description, exposition, and argument. Also known as the rhetorical modes and forms of discourse
extirpated
root out and destroy completely.
extolled
praise enthusiastically.
extorted
obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.
exalted
(of a person or their rank or status) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
