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canto
one section into which certain long poems are divided
apocryphal
doubtful authenticity, made-up , fictitious, untrue
euphuism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be to harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant
sitchomythia
dialogue between 2 characters who speak alternate lines
malapropism
mistaken use of a word in place of a similar sounding one
verisimilitude
the appearance of being true or real
didactic ( educational )
intended to teach
anagnorisis
moment when a character makes a critical discovery
antistrophe
the 2nd section of an Ancient Greek choral ode or of one division of it
exegesis (explanation)
critical explanation or interpretation of a text
neologism ( new expression )
a newly coined word or expression
leitmotif
recurrent theme through something associated w. a particular thing
hyperbole (exaggeration)
exaggerated statements or claims not to meant to be taken seriously
symbolism
the use of symbols to represent ideas
four parts of an annotated bibliography
• Each citation has 4 parts: the MLA citation, the author(s) credentials, a summary of the source, and an explanation of how you will use it.
