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11th Grade
01/18/2011

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Term
Satire
Definition
work that targets human vices and follies. For reform or ridicule, not only funny. THOUGHT PROVOKING AND INSIGHTFUL ABOUT THE HUMAN CONDITION.
Term
simile
Definition
you should know
Term
style
Definition
you should know
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subject complement
Definition
word or phrase that renames or describes the subject of the sentence. LINKING VERB.
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subordinate clause
Definition
opposite of independent clause. contains both a subject and a verb.
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syllogism
Definition
all men are mortal. socrates is a man. socrates is mortal.
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symbol/symbolism
Definition
natural: uses objects and occurrences from nature to represent ideas (i.e. love, knowledge, etc.)
conventional: inspired with meaning by a group (i.e. star of david, national symbols)
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