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Munich Vocab: 7-L12
Literature
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adage | A traditional saying widely considered to be wise and true |
| alliteration | Repetition of sounds, usually of consonants, especially at the beginnings of words |
| allusion | An indirect reference to something |
| anthology | A collection of writings by various authors |
| epic | (a) A long poem or other literary work about heroes and their adventures (b) Grand or impressive in quality, size, or scope |
| hyperbole | An extreme exaggeration |
| melodramatic | Overly emotional or sentimental |
| personify | (a) To represent an animal, object, or idea as having human qualities (b) To be the perfect example of a certain quality or idea |
| pseudonym | A fake name used by an author; a pen name |
| serialized | Presented in parts; presented in a sequence |