Mr. A's Glossary
This glossary contains definitions for words used throughout the website. If you have a suggestion of a word that should be included here, please e-mail me at tim@mr-anderson.com.
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omniscient point of viewThe vantage point in which a narrator is removed from the story and knows everything that needs to be known. | |
onomatopoeiaWords whose sound imitates their suggested meaning, (e.g., buzz, boom, hiss, and clang). | |
onsetThe consonants preceding the vowel of a syllable, (e.g., str in strip). | |
open-ended questionA type of question intended to produce a free response rather than a direct or one-word response. | |
oronymA string of words which is homophonic with another string of
words Examples:
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overlayA transparent sheet containing additional details, such as a chart or map, that is placed on top of another transparency on an overhead projector during a presentation. | |