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U.S. Lit
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Literature
11th Grade
10/03/2008

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Sarcasm

Definition
This is a taunting sneering remark that is generally ironic
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Allusion
Definition
A reference to a well know person, place, event, lit. work, or work of art
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Almanac
Definition
A mag. or book published monthly seasonally or yearly that contains weather forecasts, tide tables, important dates, lists of up-comming events, sstatistics, and other info. of use or interest to readers
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Aphorism
Definition
a general truth or observationabout life, ushally stated concisely and pointedly
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Autobiography
Definition
a form of non-fiction in which a person tells his or her own life story
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Biography
Definition
a form of non-fiction in which a writer tells the life story of another individual
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Satire

Definition
writing that ridicules or chritizes individuals, ideas, institution, social conventions, or other works of art
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Irony
Definition
A contrast between what is stated and what is meant, or between what is expected to happen and what really happens.
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Verbal Irony
Definition
A word or phrase is used to suggest the opposite of its ushual meaning
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narrative
Definition
A story told in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama
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Slave narrative
Definition
An autobiographical account of life as a slave. Often, it is used to expose the horrors of human bondage.
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Anecdote

Definition
A brief story about an interesting, amusing, or shrange event.
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Oratory
Definition

Public speaking that is formal, persuasive and emotionally appealing.

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