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Topic: Art

folkloristic

IPA: /ˌfoʊkləˈrɪstɪk/

KK: /foʊklɔːrɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community or culture.

Example: The folkloristic elements in the festival showcased the rich traditions of the region.

folktale

IPA: /ˈfoʊkˌteɪl/

KK: /ˈfoʊkˌteɪl/

noun

Definition: A story that is passed down through generations, often featuring traditional themes and characters, and usually told orally.

Example: The children gathered around the fire to listen to a folktale about a clever fox.

fontal

IPA: //ˈfɒn.təl//

KK: /fɑntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a source, spring, or fountain, often used in contexts like baptisms.

Example: The fontal water was used during the ceremony to bless the newborn.

footage

IPA: /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe a specific length or amount of film or video, often referring to recorded scenes or events.

Example: The documentary included rare footage of the wildlife in their natural habitat.

foppery

IPA: /ˈfɒpəri/

KK: /ˈfɑːpəri/

noun

Definition: A foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance, manners, or behavior, often associated with vanity or pretentiousness.

Example: His foppery was evident in the way he dressed and spoke, always trying to impress others with his style.

foreground

IPA: /ˈfɔːɡraʊnd/

KK: /ˈfɔrɡraʊnd/

noun

Definition: The part of a scene or image that is closest to the viewer, often containing the main subject or focus.

Example: In the painting, the flowers in the foreground draw the viewer's attention immediately.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more noticeable or important in a particular context or situation.

Example: The artist decided to foreground the main character in her painting to draw the viewer's attention.

foreshadow

IPA: //ˈfɔːrʃædoʊ//

KK: /ˈfɔrˌʃædoʊr/

transitive verb

Definition: To give a hint or sign about something that will happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds foreshadow a storm coming soon.

foreshadower

IPA: /ˈfɔːrʃædoʊər/

KK: /ˈfɔːrʃædoʊər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that indicates or suggests what will happen in the future.

Example: The dark clouds were a foreshadower of the storm to come.

foreshadowing

IPA: /ˈfɔːrʃædoʊɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfɔːrʃædoʊɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A technique used in writing where hints or clues are given about what will happen later in the story.

Example: The author used foreshadowing to hint at the tragic ending of the novel.

verb

Definition: To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future, often in a subtle way.

Example: The dark clouds foreshadowed a storm coming our way.

foreshorten

IPA: //fɔːrˈʃɔːrtn//

KK: /ˈfɔrʃɔrtən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something appear shorter than it is, especially in art or drawing, to create a sense of depth or perspective.

Example: The artist decided to foreshorten the figure to give it a more dynamic look.

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