Day 23: APL Terms Flashcards
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Writers attitude or feeling about his/her subject
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Tone
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Common thread or repeated idea that is incorporated throughout a literary work. It’s the thought or idea the author presents to the reader about life or human nature.
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Theme
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Dramatic work that presents the downfall of a dignified character or characters who are involved in historically or socially significant events.
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Tragedy
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Statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said; opposite of the hyperbole, usually used for humor
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Understatement
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Contemporary story that is told in many rumored versions that have little basis in fact
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Urban Legend
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An author or narrator’s distinctive style or manner of expression, can revel much about the author or narrator’s personality.
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Voice.
