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English
9th Grade
02/23/2009

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caricature
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a picture, description, etc., ludicrously exaggerating the peculiarities or defects of persons or things
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ludicrous
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causing laughter because of absurdity
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demeaning
Definition
that demeans; debasing; degrading
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Exaggerate
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to magnify beyond the limits of truth
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allegorical
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consisting of or pertaining to allegory
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Parable
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a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.
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fallacy
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a deceptive, misleading, or false notion
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hyperbole
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obvious and intentional exaggeration
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facetious
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not meant to be taken seriously or literally
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fastidious
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excessively particular, critical, or demanding
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