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Ancient Literature
Greek and Roman Literary Terms
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English
10th Grade
08/27/2010

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Ambition
Definition
an earnest desire for some achievement or distinction
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Differentiate
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to form or mark differently from other such things
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Ideals
Definition
a conception of something in its perfection
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Integrity
Definition
adherence to moral and ethical principles
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Speculate
Definition
to engage in thought or reflection
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Deluge
Definition
a great flood of water
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Ominous
Definition
portending evil or harm
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Pestilence
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something that is considered harmful
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Somber
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gloomily dark, shadowy, dimly lighted
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Transgression
Definition
violation of a law, command
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Archetype
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the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based
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Epic
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nothing or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered around a hero
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Epic Hero
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the main charcter in a epic whose legendary or heroic actions are centered to his/her culture, race, or nation
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Simile
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to unlike things are compared
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