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| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. [2 definitions] |
| message |
the central theme or main point of a work such as a film, essay, or sermon. [1/7 definitions] |
| paper |
any written or printed document such as an essay, article, report, exam, or the like. [1/12 definitions] |
| prolegomenon |
a critical, introductory essay in a book. |
| prolusion |
a preliminary essay written as an introductory piece for a more detailed work, or any similarly introductory work or performance. |
| screed |
a tiresomely long speech or essay; diatribe. [1/2 definitions] |
| term paper |
a long essay or report required of a high school or college student at the end of a term or semester. |
| theme |
the central topic of a speech, discourse, sermon, essay, or other literary work. [2/3 definitions] |
| thesis |
an essay or dissertation, esp. one based on research or critical study, submitted as a requirement for an advanced academic degree. [1/4 definitions] |
| tract2 |
a brief essay or pamphlet, usu. on a religious or political topic, that is distributed to solicit support or adherence. |
| tractate |
a treatise, tract, or essay. |
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