Vocab list 2

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Courteous, kind, and pleasant

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Gracious

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A literary device that contradicts itself but has a kernel of truth.

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paradox

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An element of art or idea that is overused, losing its original meaning.

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cliche

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A claim to rebut a previous claim.

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counterclaim

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A situation or event that is contrary to what one expects, often amusing.

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irony

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Presentation of something as smaller, worse, or less important than it is.

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Understatement

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Assertion of truth, often disputed.

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claim

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(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

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Objective

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Influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

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subjective

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Symbols (words, people, marks, locations, or ideas) represent something beyond their literal meaning.

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symbolism