求英国文学名词解释：humanism人道主义conceit奇思妙想satire讽刺imabus抑扬格

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求英国文学名词解释：humanism 人道主义 conceit 奇思妙想 satire 讽刺 imabus抑扬格

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Humanism（人道主义）: a literary and philosophical view emphasizing humankind as its center concerns. Humanism originated in the Renaissance, the term has been used I many ways, but always suggests humanity as the central concern, with the natural world (science) and the spiritual world (religion) valued for their relation to people.
Conceit（奇思妙想）: A kind of metaphor that makes a comparison between two startlingly different things. A conceit may be a brief metaphor, but it usually provides the framework for an entire poem. An especially unusual and intellectual kind of conceit is the metaphysical conceit.
satire （讽刺）：A kind of writing that holds up to ridicule or contempt the weaknesses and wrongdoings of individuals, groups, institutions, or humanity in general. The aim of satirists is to set a moral standard for society, and they attempt to persuade the reader to see their point of view through the force of laughter.