Glossart If Terms #1-30

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Alliteration

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Repetition of sounds in two or more neighboring words

Question 2

Allusion

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A Direct reference to something which is commonly known

Question 3

Ambiguity

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The multiple meanings of a word,phrase or passage

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Andiplosis

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The repetition of the last word of a clause at the beginning of the following clause

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Analogy

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A comparison between two different things or the relationship between them

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Anaphora

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Devices of repetition, the same expression is repeated at the beginning of two or more lines

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Anecdote

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A short narrative detailing particulars of an interesting episode or event

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Antecedent

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The word referred to by a pronoun

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Aphorism

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At terse statement known authorship which expresses a general truth or moral principle

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Apostrophe

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A figure of speech that directly addresses and absent person or personified abstract

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Atmosphere

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The emotional mood created by the entire tea of an literary work, established partly by setting and authors word choice

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Allegory

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The device of using character elements symbolically to represent an abstract in addition to the literal meaning

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Clause

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A grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb

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Colloquial/ colloquialism

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Use if slang or in formalities in speech or writing

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Coherence

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Principle-Parts of the composition be arranged so that the meaning of the whole may be clear and intelligible.

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Conceit

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A fanciful expression, in form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between dissimilar objects

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Connotation

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Nonliteral, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning

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Denotation

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The literal definition of a word , without any emotions

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Diction

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Refers to writers word choices,especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness

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Didactic

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From geek it means ‘teaching’. Works have the primary aim of teaching or instructing , especially moral or ethical principles

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Epistrophe

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Repetition at the END of successive clauses

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Euphemism

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From Greek for ‘good speech’ euphemisms are a more agreeable substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept

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Exposition

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It’s purpose is to explain something. In drama it’s the introductory material, which creates the tone, gives the settings, and introduces the characters and conflict

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Extended metaphor

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A metaphor that occurs frequently throughout a work

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Figurative language

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Writing or speech that does not carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid

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Figure of speech

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A decide used to produce figurative language. Includes hyperbole, simile, metaphor, and many more.

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Genre

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The major category Intel why’ve a literary work fits. Basic divisions of literature~ prose,poetry, and drama

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Homily

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A ‘sermon’ ,but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice.

Question 29

Hyperbole

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A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement Often had a comic offer but can have a serious effect too

Question 30

Allegory

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Device of using character symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning