Applied Practice Literary Terms and Vocabulary
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Applied Practice Literary Terms and Vocabulary
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imagery : to use descriptive language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five senses
irony : a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that may end up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated.
satire : a technique used to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule.
tirade : a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken criticism
sadistic : taking enjoyment in being cruel or causing pain
churlish : crude, rude, and uncivilized
absolute : a word free from limitations or qualifications, such as “best,” “every,” “all,” and “never”
parallelism : the repetition of grammatical forms or syntactical structures, such as phrases and clauses
analogy : a comparison of two different things that are similar in some way for the purpose of explanation
understatement : a deliberate misrepresentation of something as lesser in magnitude than it actually is
alliteration : the repetition of initial sounds consonant sound in successive or neighboring words
neutral : not supporting any side, unbiased, indifferent
belittling : criticizing, discrediting, downgrading; to regard another as less important
disdainful : despising, high-and-mighty, arrogant; regarding another as unworthy
astute : crafty, insightful, discerning, clever
congenial : agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character; friendly
Applied Practice Literary Terms and Vocabulary
Across:2. | crude, rude, and uncivilized | 8. | the repetition of initial sounds consonant sound in successive or neighboring words | 11. | crafty, insightful, discerning, clever | 12. | criticizing, discrediting, downgrading; to regard another as less important |
| 13. | a technique used to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule. | 14. | a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken criticism | 15. | the repetition of grammatical forms or syntactical structures, such as phrases and clauses |
| | Down:1. | agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character; friendly | 3. | a deliberate misrepresentation of something as lesser in magnitude than it actually is | 4. | taking enjoyment in being cruel or causing pain | 5. | a comparison of two different things that are similar in some way for the purpose of explanation | 6. | despising, high-and-mighty, arrogant; regarding another as unworthy |
| 7. | a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that may end up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. | 8. | a word free from limitations or qualifications, such as “best,” “every,” “all,” and “never” | 9. | to use descriptive language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five senses | 10. | not supporting any side, unbiased, indifferent |
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Applied Practice Literary Terms and Vocabulary
Across:2. | crude, rude, and uncivilized | 8. | the repetition of initial sounds consonant sound in successive or neighboring words | 11. | crafty, insightful, discerning, clever | 12. | criticizing, discrediting, downgrading; to regard another as less important |
| 13. | a technique used to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule. | 14. | a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken criticism | 15. | the repetition of grammatical forms or syntactical structures, such as phrases and clauses |
| | Down:1. | agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character; friendly | 3. | a deliberate misrepresentation of something as lesser in magnitude than it actually is | 4. | taking enjoyment in being cruel or causing pain | 5. | a comparison of two different things that are similar in some way for the purpose of explanation | 6. | despising, high-and-mighty, arrogant; regarding another as unworthy |
| 7. | a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words. It may also be a situation that may end up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated. | 8. | a word free from limitations or qualifications, such as “best,” “every,” “all,” and “never” | 9. | to use descriptive language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five senses | 10. | not supporting any side, unbiased, indifferent |
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