English Terms

2. the art or study of using language effectively or persuasively
4. to examine closely and thoroughly
9. tearful, sad
10. the literal or exact meaning of a word
11. to express or indicate indirectly
12. to place in order
13. to moderate, soften
17. to figure out something else that might be contained within what otherwise seems obvious or explicit
20. the set of associations that the word calls to mind
22. components within a structure
25. to place in condensed form
26. the combination of elements that enable something to stay together as a whole
27. self denying, refraining from indulging
30. to point out the significant aspects of something
32. to go back in time to recount someone or something
33. course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating truth or falsehood
35. establish or indicate who or what

1. to put into your own words
3. type of drama or literature that shows the downfall or destruction of a noble or outstanding person
5. arrogance, pride
6. to put it all together
7. to express ideas clearly
8. the writer's attitude toward the subject or toward the reader
12. unbiased, not subjective
14. free-spirite, carefree
15. to take basic information or elements of something and expand on it with more detail or add more elements
16. dull, monotonous, bland
18. a long, narrative poem about the exploits of a hero or a God
19. saying less than is actually meant, generally in an ironic way
21. accustomed or used
23. to provide evidence
24. retract, repeal
28. to combine or complete to produce a whole or larger entity within a structure
29. to propose a statement, an idea, etc.
31. very clear, leaving nothing to the imagination
34. what is intended to be, or is, expressed or indicated; significance of