list 6 & 26-30 Flashcards

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perturbation

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N

a disturbance of the emotions; agitation; uneasiness

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congenial

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ADJ

Suited to one’s needs or nature; agreeable

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serenity

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a mental and spiritual calm; tranquility

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perennial

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ADJ

lasting through the year or many years; enduring

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misgiving

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a feeling of doubt, mistrust, or uncertainty

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Concrete Detail

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Strictly defined. concrete refering to objects. detail can mean that give evidence that supports topic (ASK)

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Concrete Poetry

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a poem that takes the physical shape of its subject.

ex: a poem talking about love written in the shape of a heart.

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conflict

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the struggle between opposing forces

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connotation

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the non-literal, associative meaning of a word that evokes some ideas/emotion
ex: crippled (negative connotation/derogatory) vs disabled

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cosonance

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the repetition of cosonant sounds within and at the ends of words, as in “LONELY AFTERNOON” can be combined with alliteration to make it playful.

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