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Terms for subject
Literature
(1001 entries)
diction
The choice of a particular word or words as opposed to others.
didactic
Writing that aims to instruct, or even preach.
diphthong
In phonetics, it refers to a sound made up of two vowel sounds.
dipody
Prosody a metrical unit consisting of two feet.
dirge
A song or poem expressing mourning as at a funeral.
discourse
A dialogue comprised of several sentences, more generally recognised as conversations, speeches or debates. The term can also refer to theories or metaphorical conversations on controversial issues amongst academics and scholars. For example feminism can be identified as a discourse.
discuss
This exam term is frequently used to encourage candidates to closely consider a topic. Related words, used in exams, which have a similar meaning include assess, comment, examine, consider, explore and evaluate.
dissonance
The feature of discordant, clashing or unmelodious sounds in poetry and prose.
distance
Sometimes referred to as 'aesthetic distance', distance is a phrase used to suggest the detachment from the subject-matter with which either the writer or the reader views a piece of literature. This effect is created through use of tone, diction, and presentation.
Distinguished Club Program
DCP
District Governor
DG
District Governor Tom
DGT
dithyramb
Originally referring to an impassioned chant or song in a Greek chorus, it now refers to any extremely enthusiastic written or spoken text.
Division Council Meeting
DCM
document
A written record giving information or evidence.
Don't Time Me
DTM
double entendre
A word with a double meaning, one of which might be sexual.
double negative
When two negative words are used to express a single negative. Common in English used during Chaucer's time, up until the time of Shakespeare
double plot
Where a play has both a main and a sub-plot. Some plays may have triple or multiple plots.
DownTown ToastMasters Club
DTTM
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