English 2 Flashcards

(19 cards)

1
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Verbal Irony

A

A statement has multiple meanings

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Dramatic Irony

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A turn of events that is expected by the reader, but not the characters.

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Situational Irony

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A turn of events that is completely unexpected by the reader and the characters.

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Abhor

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To feel hatred or disgust toward

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5
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Espouse

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To choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.

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Goad

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to urge on as if with a pointed stick

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Toil

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to work hard

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8
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Beget

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to have children

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9
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Sluggard

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An idle slothful person

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10
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Hale

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Exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

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Libation

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The act of pouring a liquid offering as a religious ceremony

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12
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Litany

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A prayer led by clergy with responses from the congregation

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13
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Behoove

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To be appropriate or necessary

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14
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Bane

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Something causing misery or death

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15
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Slay

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To kill intentionally and with premeditation

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Impious

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Lacking piety or reverence for a god

17
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Boon

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Something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial

18
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Woe

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Misery resulting from affliction

19
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Adjure

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To command solemnly