Literary Terms Flashcards

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Infer/Inference

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A conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence

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Stanza

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The primary organizing structure in poetry and verse that forms the basic recurring measure, generally separating one main idea, point, or event from another, similar to paragraphs in prose writing

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Significant

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Having a particular meaning; indicative of something

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Paraphrase

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A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else

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Emphasize

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To give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing

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Claim

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An assertion of the truth of something

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Relationship

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The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected

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Sentence

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A set of words that is complete in itself, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command

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Usage

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The way in which a word or phrase is normally and correctly used

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Support

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To suggest the truth of; corroborate