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English
11th Grade
03/17/2012

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bob
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joe
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allegory
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basically a narrative that has a deeper, underlying meaning represented by the setting, characters, or whatever.
e.g. star wars- WW2
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alliteration
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repetition of CONSONANT sounds at BEGINNING
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anachronism
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incorporating something that's out-of-date to evoke humor
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aphorism
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a short, often witty statement about a truth or aspect of life
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disdain
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The feeling that someone or something is UNWORTHY of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
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exasperate
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Irritate intensely; infuriate.
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