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Question 1

parodic

Answer 1

Marked by the close imitation of an author or work for comic effect or in ridicule

Question 2

persuasive

Answer 2

ability to convince using appeals to reason or other compelling strategies

Question 3

philosophical

Answer 3

interested in the study of basic truths of existence and reality

Question 4

pious

Answer 4

displaying a reference for religion; sometimes used pejoratively when display is excessive

Question 5

poetical

Answer 5

having qualities of poetry, such as pleasing rhythms or images

Question 6

pompous

Answer 6

displaying ones importance in an exaggerated way; often found in comic characters

Question 7

pretentious

Answer 7

characterized by an exaggerated show of dignity or importance

Question 8

prurient

Answer 8

preoccupied with lewd and lustful thoughts

Question 9

psychological

Answer 9

having to do with the mind and human behavior

Question 10

puritanical

Answer 10

strict or severe in matters of mortality

Question 11

realistic

Answer 11

inclined to represent things as they really are

Question 12

reflective

Answer 12

illustrating deep, careful thoughts and emotions

Question 13

rhythmic

Answer 13

characterized by certain patterns, beats, or accents (as in dancing, music, poetry)

Question 14

sardonic

Answer 14

mocking, taunting, bitter, scornful, sarcastic

Question 15

sarcastic

Answer 15

marked by a satirical wit and the inflicting of pain by taunting or ridiculing