Lesson 4 Flashcards

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An indirect phrase that avoids direct unpleasantness

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Euphemism

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A sudden understanding or realization

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Epiphany

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Language that uses figure of speech as hyperbole, similie, metaphor, personification, and symbolism

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Figurative language

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A section of literary work that uses sequence of events to relate an earlier event

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Flashback

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A particular type or category of writing

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Genre

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Error or mistake

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Hamartia

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This term literally means “sermon”

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Homily

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To overstate an issue

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Hyperbole

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A violent, verbal attack using stong, abusive language

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Invective

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Clues to a later event

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Foreshadowing

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Temporary departure in time

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Digression

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