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Unit 4 Vocab
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English
11th Grade
03/04/2013

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Thesis
Definition
Main idea of a story
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Simile
Definition
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
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Metaphor
Definition
Comparing two things without using "like" or "as"
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Ode
Definition
A poem written to glorify an object or a thing
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Ballad
Definition
Shorter narrative poem in the form of a song
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Romantic
Definition
Poets, writers, artists who focused on natural, the individual, and the human heart
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Gothic
Definition
Gloomy, foreboding setting and elements of mystery, horror, or the supernatural.
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Epic
Definition
Long narrative poem written in a formal, serious style.
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Onomatopoeia
Definition
The use of words that seem to imitate the sounds they refer to or the combination of words in which the sound seems to echo the meaning of the words.
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Irony
Definition
When the author, character, or reader becomes aware of a contrast between appearance and reality.
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Vindication
Definition
Justification, defense
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Indignation
Definition
Anger aroused by something unjust or mean
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Faculty
Definition
Capacity of the mind, ability, and aptitude
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Condescend
Definition
To lower oneself
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Incite
Definition
To urge, to provoke
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Relinquish
Definition
To give up, put aside, to abandon
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Vital
Definition
Necessary for, or characteristic of life
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Illustrious
Definition
Famous and distinguished
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Acute
Definition
Sharp, intense
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Transient
Definition
Lasting only a brief time, temporary
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