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Terminology
2nd Qrt.-part 1
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English
9th Grade
11/01/2009

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Ellipsis
Definition
words implied by the context and by the parallel structure (...)
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Syntax
Definition
the physical arrangement of words in a sentence
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Euphemism
Definition
a device where being indirect replaces directness to avoid embarrassment or unpleasantness
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Syllogism
Definition
A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.
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Tone
Definition
the writers attitude toward the audience and subject.
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Figurative language
Definition
writing or speech not meant to be interpreted literally.
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Paradox
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an assertion seemingly apposed to a common sense, but that may yet have some truth in it.
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Syntactical complexity
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complex sentence structure
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Diction
Definition
word choice, vocabulary
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Modifier
Definition
optional phrase or clause that describes and provides more accurate definitional meaning for another element; adjectives.
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Juxtaposition
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a poetic and rhetorical device in which normally unassociated ideas, words, or phrases are placed next to one another.
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Polysyndeton
Definition
they repetition of conjunctions in a series of coordinate words phrases or clauses.
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Parallelism
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the repetition of a grammatical structure
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Synaesthesia
Definition
stimulates 2 or more senses.
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Inverted word order
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change in normal word order
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supercilious
Definition
haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or facial expression.
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Disdainful
Definition
full of or showing disdain; scornful
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Churlish
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difficult to work or deal with; boorish; rude
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Sadist
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in sexual gratification causing pain; enjoying being cruel, extreme cruelty
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Brazen
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shameless
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Coy
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artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; modest
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Insidious
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intended to entrap;. stealthily decietful
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Laconic
Definition
using few words; expressing much i few words
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Curt
Definition
rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner
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Scintillating
Definition
animated; witty; brilliantly clever
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Blithe
Definition
joyous, merry,
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Cagey
Definition
cautious, war , shrewd
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Convivial
Definition
friendly, agreeable; ludicrous, absurd
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Farcical
Definition
resembling farce; ludicrous; absurd
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Histrionic
Definition
of or pertaining to a c actor; deliverable affected or self conscious
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Prophetic
Definition
of or pertaining to prophets; nature of containing prophesy
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Wary
Definition
watchful; being on ones again donger; characterize by caution
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Congenial
Definition
agreeable, suitable life, or pleasing in nature.
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boorish
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unmannered;crude;insensitive
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calloused
Definition
made hard; insensitive, unsympathetic
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