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  1. adage
    a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact
    Part of Speech: noun Definition: saying or proverb Synonyms: aphorism, apothegm, axiom, byword, dictum, maxim, motto, precept, saw Example sentence Adage states that a family that prays together stays together.
  2. alliteration
    use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
    Part of Speech: noun Definition: turn of expression Synonyms: adumbration, allegory, alliteration , allusion, analogue, analogy, anaphora, anticlimax, antistrophe, antithesis, aposiopesis, apostrophe, asyndeton, bathos, communication that is not meant literally; stylistic device, comparison, conceit, device, echoism, ellipsis, euphemism, euphuism, exaggeration, expression, flourish, flower, hyperbole, image, imagery, irony, litotes, malapropism, manner of speaking, metaphor, metonymy, onomatopoe
  3. allusion
    passing reference or indirect mention
    Part of Speech: noun Definition: indirect reference; hint Synonyms: casual remark, charge, citation, connotation, denotation, figure of speech, implication, imputation, incidental mention, indication, inference, innuendo, insinuation, intimation, mention, play on words, quotation, remark, statement, suggestion Notes: allusion is an 'indirect mention,' illusion is 'false impression,' and delusion is 'deception' which is much stronger than illusion Antonyms: reality Example sentence Allusions e
  4. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
    Part of Speech: noun Definition: literary collection Synonyms: album, analect, compendium, compilation, digest, garland, omnibus, selection, treasury Example sentence I like the anthology book because it have alot of people who write their.
  5. epic
    a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
    Part of Speech: noun Definition: long story Synonyms: heroic poem, legend, narrative, saga, tale Notes: epics are long poems about legendary heroes; sagas are prose epics about famous men and women, especially of medieval times Antonyms: short story Example sentence An epic Greek story is make me scared when i read it.
  6. hyperbole
    extravagant exaggeration
    Part of Speech: noun Definition: exaggeration Synonyms: PR, amplification, big talk, coloring, distortion, embellishment, embroidering, enlargement, hype*, laying it on thick, magnification, metaphor, mountain out of molehill, overstatement, tall talk Antonyms: understatement Example sentence Thailand alos have a good hyperbole like other country.
  7. melodramatic
    having excitement and emotional appeal
    Example sentence - My cousin always get melodramatic when we see a sad movie melodramatic  [mel-uh-druh-mat-ik] Show IPA Part of Speech: adjective Definition: extravagant in speech, behavior Synonyms: artificial, blood-and-thunder, cliff-hanging, cloak-and-dagger, exaggerated, ham, hammy, histrionic, hokey, overdramatic, overemotional, sensational, spectacular, stagy, theatrical Antonyms: calm, normal, untheatrical
  8. personify
    attribute human qualities to something
    Example sentence -Her red hair seemed to personify the fiery spirit inside of her. Three distinct periods intended to personify various degrees of economic- Part of Speech: verb Definition: represent some other being, character Synonyms: act out, body forth, contain, copy, emblematize, embody, epitomize, exemplify, express, exteriorize, externalize, hominify, humanize, illustrate, image, imitate, impersonate, incarnate, live as, make human, manifest, materialize, mirror, objectify, personize,
  9. pseudonym
    a fake name used to engage in some activity
    Example sentence -Although it is not necessary, you may provide your name and address or pseudonym if you wish.- Part of Speech: noun Definition: false name Synonyms: AKA, alias, ananym, anonym, assumed name, handle*, incognito*, nickname, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, professional name, stage name, summer name Notes: an allonym is a pen name that is borrowed, not made-up like a pseudonym Antonyms: name
  10. sterilized
    made infertile
    Example sentences-- A serialized TV drama is fun to watch because it has so many parts - Part of Speech: adjective Definition: in sequence Synonyms: after, chronological, connected, constant, continuing, continuous, ensuing, following, going on, in order, in turn, increasing, later, logical, numerical, one after another, progressive, running, sequent, sequential, serial, serialized , seriate, seriatim, succedent, succeeding, successional, successive, understandable, uninterrupted Antonyms: broke
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