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11th Grade
10/08/2013

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abstract
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(n.) An abbreaviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarships or research.

(adj.) Daling with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.

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ad hominem
Definition
directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason
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adage
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a saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language. Example: "There is more than one way to skin a cat"
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allegory
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a story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.
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alliteration
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The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem.
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allusion
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a reference of  a person, place, or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
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ambiguity
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a vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meaning =s or interpretations.
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anachronism
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A person, scene or event, or other element that fails to correspond with the appropiate time or era.
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analogy
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a comparison that points out similarities bewteen two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several simiarities between to unline things is called an extended analogy.
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anecdote
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A brief narrative often used to illustrate and idea or make a point.
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annotations
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a bried explanation, summary, or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
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antagonist
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a character of force in a work of literature that, by opposing the protagonist, produces tension or conflict.
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antecedent
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a word to which pronoun refers
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antithesis
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a rethorical oppostion or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences.
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aphorism
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a short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truthor sentiments.
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Apollonian
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in contrast to Dionysian, it refers to the most noble, godlike qualities of  human nature and behavior.
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apostrophe
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a locution that addresses  a person or personified thing not present.
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arch
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characterized by clever or sly humor, often saucy, playful, and somewhat irreverent.
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archetype
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an abstract or ideal conception of a tye; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.
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bard
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a poet; in olden times, a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompanient.
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bathos
Definition
insincere or overdone setimentality.
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belle-lettres
Definition
a French term for the world of books, criticism, and literature in general.
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bibliography
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a list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.
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bombast
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inflated, pretentious language.
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burlesque
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a work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.
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cacophony
Definition
grating, inharmonious sounds.
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