Vocabulary Flashcard for Grade 12 Students

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What is an 'allegory'?

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A story with a deeper spiritual meaning.

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Define 'prosaic'.

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Commonplace and dull.

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What does 'aberration' refer to?

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A departure from the usual course.

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What is an 'affinity'?

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A natural attraction or liking.

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What does 'proximity' indicate?

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The closeness in time or space.

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What is the meaning of 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things.

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Define 'juxtaposition'.

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The act of placing two or more things side by side to highlight their differences.

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What does 'cliché' mean?

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An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality.

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What is 'oxymoron'?

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

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Define 'ephemeral'.

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Lasting for a very short time.