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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languageThe systematic use of sounds, signs and symbols as a method of communication; in writing, the choice of words used to convey meaning. | |
limericka five-line nonsense poem, mostly in anapest, rhyme scheme aabba. Lines one, two, and five have three feet, but lines three and four have only two feet. | |
literal meaningThe actual meaning of a word or a phrase. | |
literary elementA component of a piece of literature such as plot or setting in a story. | |