Words 21-30

Question 1

Consonance

Answer 1

A sound-effect rising from the repetition or close occurrence of consonants within words or phrases

Question 2

A sound-effect rising from the repetition or close occurrence of consonants within words or phrases

Answer 2

Consonance

Question 3

Convention

Answer 3

Any accepted practice, style, or structure

Question 4

Any accepted practice, style, or structure

Answer 4

Convention

Question 5

Denotation

Answer 5

The dictionary definition

Question 6

The dictionary definition

Answer 6

Denotation

Question 7

Diction

Answer 7

Word choice

Question 8

Word choice

Answer 8

Diction

Question 9

Elegy

Answer 9

A poem in an elevated style, written in praise of/mourning for a deceased person thing

Question 10

A poem in an elevated style, written in praise of/mourning for a deceased person thing

Answer 10

Elegy

Question 11

Epiphany

Answer 11

A sudden insight, often used to set the tone or suggest theme

Question 12

A sudden insight, often used to set the tone or suggest theme

Answer 12

Epiphany

Question 13

Epistrophe

Answer 13

Repetition of a word or words at the end of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences

Question 14

Repetition of a word or words at the end of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences

Answer 14

Epistrophe

Question 15

Ethos

Answer 15

The moral element that determines character’s actions (credibility)

Question 16

The moral element that determines character’s actions (credibility)

Answer 16

Ethos

Question 17

Euphemism

Answer 17

Substitution of milder or less direct expression or one that is blunt or real “passed away”

Question 18

Substitution of milder or less direct expression or one that is blunt or real “passed away”

Answer 18

Euphemism

Question 19

Exposition

Answer 19

Analysis of a subject; presenting the meaning of purpose of an issue

Question 20

Analysis of a subject; presenting the meaning of purpose of an issue

Answer 20

Exposition

Question 21

Cognizant

Answer 21

Aware, noticed, perceived

Question 22

Aware, noticed, perceived

Answer 22

Cognizant

Question 23

Cognoscenti

Answer 23

Persons who have a superior knowledge and understanding in a particular field

Question 24

Persons who have a superior knowledge and understanding in a particular field

Answer 24

Cognoscenti

Question 25

Collusion

Answer 25

A secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy

Question 26

A secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy

Answer 26

Collusion

Question 27

Conducive

Answer 27

Tending to produce, helpful, favorable to

Question 28

Tending to produce, helpful, favorable to

Answer 28

Conducive

Question 29

Contemptuous

Answer 29

Showing or expressing contempt or disdain, scornful

Question 30

Showing or expressing contempt or disdain, scornful

Answer 30

Contemptuous

Question 31

Corporeal

Answer 31

Of the nature of the physical body, tangible

Question 32

Of the nature of the physical body, tangible

Answer 32

Corporeal

Question 33

Delusion

Answer 33

A false belief or opinion, the state of being deceived

Question 34

A false belief or opinion, the state of being deceived

Answer 34

Delusion

Question 35

Derisive

Answer 35

Characterized by or expressing ridicule, mocking

Question 36

Characterized by or expressing ridicule, mocking

Answer 36

Derisive

Question 37

Dissolute

Answer 37

Indifferent to moral restraints, given to immoral or improper conduct

Question 38

Indifferent to moral restraints, given to immoral or improper conduct

Answer 38

Dissolute

Question 39

Diurnal

Answer 39

Of or pertaining to a day or each day, daily

Question 40

Of or pertaining to a day or each day, daily

Answer 40

Diurnal