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= Conceit = In literature denotes an unusual figure of speech or comparison, usually using unlikely metaphors, simile, hyperbole, and contradictions
 * Before the 17th century conceit was a synonym for "thought", "idea", or "concept."






 * Word Cited **
 * Donne, John. "Lines 21-32."A VALEDICTION FORBIDDEING MOURNING. 2 Jan. 2000. Web. 9 Oct. 2010. [].
 * Shakespeare, William. "Lines 5-8." Sonnet 15. Amanda Mabillard, 9 Feb. 2010. Web. 9 Oct. 2010. [].
 * "Conceit | Define Conceit at Dictionary.com." //Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com//. Web. 23 Oct. 2010. .
 * "Conceit Cartoons - Offthemark.com - by Mark Parisi." //5000 off the Mark Cartoons by Mark Parisi//. Web. 23 Oct. 2010. .