Vocabulary

2. The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.
4. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock people's stupidity or vices.
5. An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
12. Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
13. Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
15. Implied though not plainly expressed; unquestioning.
16. Tending to be different or develop in different directions.
17. The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
18. The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
19. A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

1. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
3. Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
4. Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
6. A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
7. A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
8. Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
9. Context The values, beliefs, and practices shared by a group of people.
10. The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
11. A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
14. A seemingly contradictory statement that may nevertheless be true.