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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 synopsis | a brief summary of the major points of a thesis, theory, story or literary work; an abstract; a precis |
| caricature | a representation in which the subject's distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic effect |
| epic | a long narrative poem written in a grand style to celebrate the feats of a legendary hero |
| saga | a long narrative story; a heroic tale |
| euphony | soothing or pleasant sounds; harmonious |
| cacophony | harsh clashing sounds; jarring; grating |
| memoir | an autobiography; personal journal |
| eulogy | a laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died |
| allusion | a indirect or brief reference to a person, event, place, piece of art, or literary work that assumes a common knowledge with the reader or listener |
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