Ivy Global, Deck 08 (141-160) Flashcards

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epilogue

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a conclusion to a play or book

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excerpt

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to copy a section from a larger work

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synopsis

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a summary

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genre

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a category of literature or art

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5
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memoir

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an autobiography

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narrative

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a story

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epic

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(1) a long poem about a hero’s adventures

(2) long and impressive

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8
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saga

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a story telling the adventures of a hero

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parody

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an exaggerated intimation of a particular genre; satire

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10
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protagonist

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the main character

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metaphor

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a comparison between two objects or ideas

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parallel

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(1) similar

(2) two lines that never meet

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abstract

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(1) (adj.) imagined, existing only as an idea

(2) (n.) a short summary, usually of a scholarly article

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14
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anonymous

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having no name

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counsel

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(1) to give advice

(2) advice

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advocate

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(1) to argue in support of a person or idea

(2) a lawyer

17
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champion

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(1) a hero

(2) to fight for a cause

18
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contemplation

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deep thought; reflection

19
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objective

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(1) (adj.) based on fact or evidence, not personal opinion

(2) (n.) a goal

20
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subjective

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based on personal opinions