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1. A caricature or parody that mocks average or normal material (satire) [n]
2. A bawdy, provocative show [n]
3. Mocking a serious subject [adj]
4. Pertaining to bawdy theater [adj] |
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1. literature for instruction
2. literature so filled with facts and teaching that the reader is bored or turned off |
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1. A funeral song
2. A mournful song |
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| 1. A single character's speech, common in fold ballads and poetry, where the character reveals insight to his or her life, at a dramatic turning point |
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| 1. literature about a totalitarian society that is disguised as utopian but, in truth, is repressive and controlling; the message in the literature serves as a warning to what could be, in the future |
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| 1. A short poem, often a dialogue between two shepherds |
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1. a sermon
2. any contemporary spiritual conversation
3. a lecture that is tedious and moralizing |
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1. Funeral song (dirge)
2. A melancholic or mournful poem or piece of music
3. A poem or piece of writing that mourns a death |
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| 1. An engraved statement on a gravestone, including the name, date of birth, and date of death |
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1. A witty, terse expression or saying
2. A short satirical poem that ends with a twist |
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1. A piece of literature, music, or film that humorously pokes fun at a serious work (spoof) [n]
2. Poor imitation [n]
3. Imitation with an intent to ridicule [v]
4. To poorly imitate [v] |
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| 1. Verse where an author frankly exposes his or her private distress over personal issues; the term originated in the late 1950s and early 1960s in America and usually deals with issues such as alcoholism, insanity, divorce, suicidal thoughts, and intense personal conflict |
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| 1. A brief, often biographical, narration of a single event (story) |
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| 1. a fiction work that explains, discusses, or considers the qualities of fiction |
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1. an epic story from history with a superhuman hero; the story can be based in fantasy or reality, but earlier peoples usually believed it to be true
2. Imaginary people, objects, events |
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1. black
2. In film, showing characteristics of pessimism, disillusionment, somber attitude, and despair |
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| 1. A lyrical poem with rhythm that can be sung |
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1. A work that consists of borrowed materials (in part or in whole), whether in music, art, or literature (imitation)
2. A work of art that contains mixed materials
3. A hodgepodge (medley)
4. A spoof |
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1. Experienced in a relationship through letters
2. Designed or formatted as a compilation of letters
(think Paul's letters) |
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1. Having the characteristics of a peaceful country life in a rural setting [adj]
2. In any form of art (lit, music, theater), a piece that refers to the idyllic life of shepherds quietly pasturing their sheep [adj]
3. having to do with a pastor of a church [adj]
4. a poem or play dealing with shepherds [n]
5. a letter or document describing the duties of a pastor [n] |
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1. The purging of emotions through being engaged in an endeavor; getting rid of pent-up emotions
2. An effect in which emotions are purified (or purged) through evoking fear or pity through tragedy
3. In psychology, abreaction: recalling a traumatic event, in order to relieve its pent-up stress |
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| 1. To gather together (group) |
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| 1. Superficial (passing, brief) |
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1. Beyond words (indescribable)
2. Not able to be spoken, because of deity |
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| 1. Giving undivided, carefully maintained attention (tireless) |
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