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- 4. (Noun): A phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone. Example: "Rest in Peace."
- 6. (Noun): A word, phrase, or clause that is necessary to complete the meaning of a given expression. Example: In the sentence "She is nice," "nice" is the complement of "she."
- 7. Dilemma (Noun): A fallacy in which only two options are presented, when in fact there are more. Example: "Either you're with us, or you're against us."
- 8. (Noun): A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded. Example: "Although I disagree with your point, I concede that you have some valid arguments."
- 10. (Noun): The process of reaching a conclusion by reasoning. Example: "All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal."
- 11. (Noun): A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause. Example: "and," "but," "or."
- 13. (Noun): A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory. Example: The first chapter of a novel often contains exposition to introduce the setting and characters.
- 14. (Noun): The act or instance of comparing. Example: "The moon is like a silver coin in the sky."
- 15. (Noun): A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. Example: Mystery, romance, science fiction, and fantasy are all genres of literature.
- 19. (Noun): The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations. Example: A politician may appeal to ethos by highlighting their experience and credibility on a particular issue.
- 22. (Noun): A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group. Example: Southern dialects of English often feature different vocabulary and pronunciation compared to Northern dialects.
- 23. (Noun): An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. Example: "Home" may have a connotation of warmth, comfort, and family
- 24. Language (Noun): Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. Example: "It's raining cats and dogs."
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- 1. (Adjective): Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. Example: A didactic novel might explicitly teach a moral lesson to its readers.
- 2. (Noun): A scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story. Example: In a novel, a character might have a flashback to their childhood.
- 3. (Noun): The organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively. Example: "The coordination of the team's efforts led to a successful project."
- 4. (Noun): A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. Example: A eulogy at a funeral is often an encomium to the deceased.
- 5. Metaphor (Noun): A metaphor introduced and then further developed throughout all or part of a literary work, especially a poem. Example: In Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, he uses an extended metaphor of light and darkness to represent hope and despair.
- 9. (Noun): The action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed. Example: "The results of the experiment provided confirmation of the hypothesis."
- 12. (Noun): The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing. Example: "The author's diction in the poem was simple and straightforward."
- 16. (Noun): A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died. Example: A eulogy delivered at a funeral service.
- 17. (Noun): A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. Example: "Passed away" is a euphemism for "died."
- 18. (Noun): The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. Example: The denotation of "home" is a place where one lives.
- 20. (Noun): A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. Example: "All politicians are corrupt" is an example of the fallacy of hasty generalization.
- 21. (Noun): The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses. Example: "I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."