35-54 Flashcards
Clause
group of words that contain a subject and a predicate
climax
the turning point of a story or play
comparison and contrast
when two or more things are compared and compared and contrasted
Comparison: similarities
Contrast: differences
conceit
highly fanciful idea,
stated in figuritive language
concrete detail
highly specific tangible idea
connotation
implied meaning of a word or definition
consonance
repetition of two or more constant sounds
critique
analysis of a thing or situation for determining its limitations
cynic
someone who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct
deductive reasoning
reasoning where specific definitions or conclusions are drawn from general principles
denotation
dictionary definition of a word
denouement
resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative
descriptive detail
exact presentation of characteristics of a noun
deus ex machina
the use of an artificial device in literature
diction
the use of clear and straighforward language in writing or speaking