Notes 41-60 Flashcards
is a short, pointed and memorable saying based on facts, and is considered a veritable truth by the majority of people. Famous adages become popular due to their usage over a long period of time. In fact, this thing expresses a general fact or truth about life. As it becomes popular, it is then accepted as a universal truth.
Adage
comes from a french word, Pedant, means βto teach or to act as pedagogue.β This thing is someone who is concerned with precision, formalism, accuracy, minute details in order to make an arrogant and ostentatious show of learning. He could be a writer, a character, feelings, tone or words
Pedantic
Lacking proper respect or seriousness. This is often associated with the impatience of youth.
Flippant
the use of language that suggests meanings other than the denotative. Language that connects with emotions or feelings not associated with the actual meaning of the word.
Evocative