35-54 Flashcards

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Clause

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group of words that contain a subject and a predicate

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2
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climax

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the turning point of a story or play

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3
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comparison and contrast

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when two or more things are compared and compared and contrasted
Comparison: similarities
Contrast: differences

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4
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conceit

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highly fanciful idea,
stated in figuritive language

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5
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concrete detail

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highly specific tangible idea

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6
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connotation

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implied meaning of a word or definition

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7
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consonance

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repetition of two or more constant sounds

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8
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critique

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analysis of a thing or situation for determining its limitations

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9
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cynic

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someone who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct

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10
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deductive reasoning

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reasoning where specific definitions or conclusions are drawn from general principles

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11
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denotation

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dictionary definition of a word

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12
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denouement

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resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative

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13
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descriptive detail

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exact presentation of characteristics of a noun

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14
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deus ex machina

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the use of an artificial device in literature

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15
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diction

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the use of clear and straighforward language in writing or speaking

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16
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didaction

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having an instructive purpose

17
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digression

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A portion of discourse that departs from the main subject or topic

18
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dionysian

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pleasure-seeking impulses

19
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dramatic irony

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when the audience or reader knows more about a situation than the character

20
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elegy

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a poem that meditates on the passing of someone or something of value

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