7 Two Kinds Academic Vocabulary & Literary Terms

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What does 'inevitable' mean?

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Certain to happen; unavoidable.

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Define 'oxymoron'.

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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What is the meaning of 'ambitious'?

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Having a strong desire for success or achievement.

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What does 'reproach' refer to?

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An expression of disapproval or disappointment.

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Define 'hyperbole'.

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A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.

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What is an 'accusation'?

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A charge of wrongdoing or an assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

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Explain 'understatement'.

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A figure of speech in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it is.

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What does 'prodigy' mean?

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A person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.

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What is 'personification'?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Define 'assert'.

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To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.