English Terms

4. to put into your own words
7. dull, monotonous, bland
11. saying less than is actually meant, generally in an ironic way
16. to place in condensed form
17. unbiased, not subjective
18. accustomed or used
19. arrogance, pride
21. the literal or exact meaning of a word
24. very clear, leaving nothing to the imagination
25. a long, narrative poem about the exploits of a hero or a God
26. to point out the significant aspects of something
27. to examine closely and thoroughly
28. to combine or complete to produce a whole or larger entity within a structure
32. what is intended to be, or is, expressed or indicated; significance of

1. type of drama or literature that shows the downfall or destruction of a noble or outstanding person
2. to place in order
3. tearful, sad
5. course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating truth or falsehood
6. free-spirit, carefree
8. self denying, refraining from indulging
9. the set of associations that the word calls to mind
10. establish or indicate who or what
12. to express ideas clearly
13. components within a structure
14. to put it all together
15. retract, repeal
20. the combination of elements that enable something to stay together as a whole
22. to moderate, soften
23. to figure out something else that might be contained within what otherwise seems obvious or explicit
26. to take basic information or elements of something and expand on it with more detail or add more elements
28. to express or indicate indirectly
29. to go back in time to recount someone or something
30. the art or study of using language effectively or persuasively
31. the writer's attitude toward the subject or toward the reader