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| the sudden realization or comprehension of the (larger) essence or meaning of something. |
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| the final statement spoken by a character before his death. |
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| a short, poetic nickname--often in the form of an adjective or adjectival phrase--attached to the normal name. |
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| a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially one recently deceased. |
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| a mild or gentle phrase instead of a blunt, embarrassing, or painful one. |
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| agreeableness of sound; pleasing effect to the ear, especially a pleasant sounding or harmonious combination or succession of words. |
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| a statement or rhetorical discourse intended to give information about or an explanation of difficult material. |
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| essays that explain something with facts, as opposed to opinion. |
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| a brief story or poem that is told to present a moral, or practical lesson. |
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| the part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved. |
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| accept something reluctantly but without protest. |
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| involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring. |
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| an organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts. |
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1. flood.
2. overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with. |
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| the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation. |
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| clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous. |
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| contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. |
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1. a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
2. trembling motion. |
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| speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently. |
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