Vocabulary and Literary Devices Flashcard

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What does 'Banality' mean?

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Unoriginality; the quality of being dull or ordinary.

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What is 'Satire'?

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A literary device used to create humor by exaggerating flaws or shortcomings.

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What does 'Teeming' mean?

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To be full of or swarming with.

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What is 'Symbolism'?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What does 'Cordiality' mean?

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Warmth and friendliness.

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What is 'Zeal'?

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Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

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What does 'Translucent' mean?

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Allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes.

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What is 'Theme' in literature?

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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What is 'Syntax'?

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

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What does 'Eradicate' mean?

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To completely destroy or eliminate.