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ad hominem directed to or appealing to feeligs or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason
adage A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language
allegory a story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface
allusion a reference to a person, place or even meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
antecedent a word to which a pronoun refers
antithesis a rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences
aphorism a short, pithy satement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment
apostrope a locuion that addresses a person or personified thing not present
archetype an abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; a original model or form
bathos insincere or overdone sentimantality
cacophony grating, inharmonious sounds
carpe diem literally, "seize the day"; enjoy life while you can, acommon theme in life and literature
circumlocution literally, "talking around" a subject; discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject
conceit A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language.
didactic having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson, ususally in a dry, pompous manner
elegy a poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value
euphony pleasing, harmonious sounds
exposé a piece of writing that reveals weaknesses faults, frailties, or other shortcomings
extended metaphor a series of comparisons between two unlike objects

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Created March 31, 2008
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amyn217 : Can I just tell you that I love you? Well, I love you.
jwitt : hahaha o man your killin me on space race... i suck at it a lot lol
jwitt : ps i can't figure out which one is missing cuz apparently there r gonna b 20 on the test on fri... but i only have 19 on the list.. just sayin
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  4. exposé → a piece of writing that reveals weaknesses faults, frailties, or other shortcomings - 6 misses
  5. archetype → an abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; a original model or form - 5 misses
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