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ENG 305-Week 7
Vocabulary Words
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English
Undergraduate 1
04/17/2019

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Alliteration
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The Repetition of the first sounds of many words in a poem
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Denotations
Definition
Dictionary definition also connected to emotions
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Connotations
Definition
Associated with the implied meanings and emotions
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Diction
Definition
The author's choice of words and the emotions that are tied to words
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Rhythm
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A pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
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Tone
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The author's attitude toward a subject
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Mood
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The atmosphere created by a poem
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Exposition
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where most stories begin, during this time the setting is described and major characters are introduced
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Resolution
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the conflict of the story is resolved and loose ends are tied up
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Melancholy
Definition
Sadness or depression of the spirits;gloom
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Querulous
Definition
Given to complaining; peevish
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Sardonic
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Scornfully or cynically mocking
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Declivity
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A downward slope, as of a hill
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Taciturnity
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Habitual silence, or reserve in speaking
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Romanticism
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An 18th century movement that emphasized nature, imagination, emotion, and the individual
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Rationalism
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Belief that life should be based on reason and logic versus emotion and religious beliefs
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Realism
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A theory of writing where the ordinary or familiar aspects of life are represented in a straightforward manner that is presumed to reflect life as it actually is
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Naturalism
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A deterministic theory of writing where the writer should adopt an objective view toward the material written about, be free of preconceived ideas as to form and content, and represent with accuracy and details of life.
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Reticent
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Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself
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Impudent
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Characterized by offensive boldness; insolent or impertinent
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