Semester 2 Exam Review Flashcards

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Motif

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a distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition.

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Allusion

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an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

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Syntax

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the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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Parody

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an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

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5
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Modify

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make partial or minor changes to (something), typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme.

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Diagram

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a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.

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Subordinate

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lower in rank or position.

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