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Which word describes someone who is isolated from society?
Which word describes someone who is isolated from society?
- Recluse (correct)
- Despondent
- Sage
- Affable
Which of the following describes something that is deeply felt and goes beyond the obvious?
Which of the following describes something that is deeply felt and goes beyond the obvious?
- Reverberating
- Affable
- Profound (correct)
- Interminable
If a person is described as irascible, what is a likely characteristic?
If a person is described as irascible, what is a likely characteristic?
- They are generally friendly and approachable.
- They are known for their wisdom and good judgement.
- They are deeply discouraged and without hope.
- They are easily angered or irritated. (correct)
Which of the following actions best exemplifies entreating?
Which of the following actions best exemplifies entreating?
Which situation exemplifies something that is considered amiss?
Which situation exemplifies something that is considered amiss?
Which of the following actions demonstrates behavior most aligned with the word 'affable'?
Which of the following actions demonstrates behavior most aligned with the word 'affable'?
Which situation best illustrates something considered 'profound'?
Which situation best illustrates something considered 'profound'?
Which scenario exemplifies the word 'reverberate'?
Which scenario exemplifies the word 'reverberate'?
Which of the following best describes a situation where one might 'abhor' something?
Which of the following best describes a situation where one might 'abhor' something?
Which action would someone who is considered a 'sage' most likely take when faced with a difficult decision?
Which action would someone who is considered a 'sage' most likely take when faced with a difficult decision?
Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be associated with a tirade?
Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be associated with a tirade?
How does a tirade primarily differ from an argument?
How does a tirade primarily differ from an argument?
In what context might a writer use a tirade in a fictional work?
In what context might a writer use a tirade in a fictional work?
Which of the following scenarios is the BEST example of a tirade?
Which of the following scenarios is the BEST example of a tirade?
What is the MOST likely social impact of a tirade?
What is the MOST likely social impact of a tirade?
Which of these rhetorical devices, if used excessively, may cause a speech to be perceived as a tirade?
Which of these rhetorical devices, if used excessively, may cause a speech to be perceived as a tirade?
A character in a play delivers a long, impassioned speech filled with anger and resentment, but it lacks a clear point or logical structure. This would most accurately be described as:
A character in a play delivers a long, impassioned speech filled with anger and resentment, but it lacks a clear point or logical structure. This would most accurately be described as:
Which of the following is a key distinction between a 'complaint' and a 'tirade'?
Which of the following is a key distinction between a 'complaint' and a 'tirade'?
Flashcards
abhor
abhor
To shrink from in disgust; to detest.
affable
affable
Pleasant; approachable; gracious.
despondent
despondent
Depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged.
profound
profound
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recluse
recluse
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amiss
amiss
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entreat
entreat
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haunt
haunt
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impel
impel
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interminable
interminable
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Tirade
Tirade
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Emotional Intensity
Emotional Intensity
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Forcefulness
Forcefulness
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Lack of Logic
Lack of Logic
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Excessiveness
Excessiveness
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Tirade vs. Argument
Tirade vs. Argument
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Tirade in Literature
Tirade in Literature
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Social Impact
Social Impact
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- abhor: To shrink from in disgust; to detest.
- Abhorrent: Disgusting; causing loathing.
- affable: Pleasant; approachable; gracious.
- Affability: Friendliness of manner.
- amiss: In a wrong or imperfect way; out of order; wrong.
- despondent: Depressed from loss of hope or confidence; utterly discouraged.
- entreat: To ask earnestly; to beg.
- Entreaty: A plea or earnest request.
- haunt: To stay in one's mind continually; to visit frequently; to appear in the form of a ghost.
- impel: To drive or to propel; to urge or drive by force or moral pressure.
- interminable: Endless; seeming to be without end.
- irascible: Quick-tempered; irritable.
- profound: Intense; deeply felt; having understanding or knowledge that goes beneath the surface, beyond the obvious.
- recluse: A person who lives apart from society and often alone; withdrawn from society.
- reverberate: To be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations.
- sage: Having wisdom and good judgment; a person known for wisdom and good judgment; an aromatic grayish-green plant used in cooking.
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