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the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form. |
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a particular attitude or way of considering a matter. "I'm trying to get Matthew to change his point of view" synonyms: opinion, view, belief, attitude, feeling, sentiment, thoughts; Moreposition, perspective, viewpoint, standpoint, outlook "we have different points of view"
•(in fictional writing) the narrator's position in relation to the story being told. "this story is told from a child's point of view"•the position from which something or someone is observed. "certain aspects are not visible from a single point of view" |
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A predicate adjective is the name given to an adjective that follows a linking verb and modifies (i.e. refers back to) the subject of the sentence. |
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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun which follows the verb and describes or renames the subject. It is another way of naming the subject. It follows a linking verb. The predicate nominatives on this page have been italicized. |
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Written without regular rhythmic patterns. |
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The repeating of words,lines, stanzas, or phrases |
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the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, esp. the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques. |
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describe the variety, conversations, and purpose of the major kinds of writing; 4 of the most common are exposition, argumentation, description, and narration. |
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A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound.A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule. |
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1. When an author makes fun of specific people, groups, or some part of a larger society.
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. |
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