circumlocution-a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea. The speaker kept repeating and repeating his point to get the audience to remember his statement.
classicism-the principles or styles characteristic of the literature and art of ancient Greece and Rome. The stories of Greek mythology is considered to be apart of classicism.
cliche-anything that has become trite or commonplace through overuse. Practice makes perfect.
climax-the highest or most intense point in the development or resolution of something; culmination The climax of the book depicted many people fighting with details of the battle and ending with the death of thee main characters.
colloquialism- a usage of a characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal. TBD
comedy-a play, movie, etc., of light and humorous character with a happy or cheerful ending Many shows on television are humorous.
conflict-discord of action, feeling, or effect; antagonism or opposition, as of interests or principles Many people have internal and external conflicts consisting of who they are and how much they truly want to be accepted.
connotation-something suggested or implied by a word or thing, rather than being explicitly named or described TBD
contrast-a striking exhibition of unlikeness. One may like chocolate ice cream, but another might like vanilla ice cream.
denotation-the explicit or direct meaning or set of meanings of a word or expression, as distinguished from the ideas or meanings associated with it or suggested by it TBD
denouement-the outcome or resolution of a doubtful series of occurrences A denouement is what happens after someone questions their life and is troubled by the choices that they've made.
dialect-a variety of a language that is distinguished from other varieties of the same language by features of phonology, grammar, and vocabulary, and by its use by a group of speakers who are set off from others geographically or socially. In the Philippines, there are so many dialects with the other regions of the Philippines because of the difference in culture.
dialectics-the art or practice of logical discussion as employed in investigating the truth of a theory or opinion. TBD
dichotomy-division into two parts, kinds, etc. The group was divided into two groups, one is called the red group and the other is called the blue group.
diction-style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words Authors need to use the right diction with the words that they have chosen in order to get their point across better.
didactic-intended for instruction Dr. Preston is a didactic person whose passion is to prepare others for the collaborating world outside of the 4 walls of his classroom.
dogmatic-asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner One who thinks they is better than everybody because they have a better understanding can be dogmatic if they allow to themselves to show off.
elegy-a mournful, melancholy, or plaintive poem, especially a funeral song or a lament for the dead. TBD
epic-heroic; majestic; impressively great A form of literature, art, and even a person that show great qualities can be epic.
epigram-any witty, ingenious, or pointed saying tersely expressed "Make sure you are prepared for lies ahead."
epitaph-a brief poem or other writing in praise of a deceased person TBD
epithet-a characterizing word or phrase firmly associated with a person or thing and often used in place of an actual name, title, or the like TBD
euphemism-the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.
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evocative-tending to evoke TBD
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