Ahh Flashcards

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Archaisms

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Words that are no longer in general use

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Inversion

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Reversal of the normal word order in a sentence or phrase

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Anaphora

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Repetition of a word at the beginning of a line

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Myth

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Traditional stories passed down through generations

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Slave Narrative

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Autobiographical account of being a slave

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Conceit

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Elaborate, extended metaphor

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Apostrophe

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Figure of speech- addressing someone who is not there or a personified object or idea

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Native American myths

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Customs or religious rites, natural landmarks, events beyond people’s control, oral tradition

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