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Vocabulary 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dictionary | a book that lists words in order and gives definition, origin, and pronunciation |
| Almanac | an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information |
| Thesaurus | a book that lists words in groups of synonyms |
| Oxymoron | a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect |
| Assonance | repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words |