I-M Terms Flashcards

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An image sound action or other figure that has a symbolic meaning towards the theme, they explain the central idea

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Motif

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A humorous poem consisting of five lines 1st and 2nd line has 10 syllables while rhyming and having the same verbal rhythm

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Limerick

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Analyze the economic and social differences of class in a capitalist society

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Marxist Criticism

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A combo of words that have a figurative meaning

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Idiom

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A written factual account of somebody’s life

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Memoir

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Intellectual poetry characterized by its complexity and harshness with its use of paradox

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Metaphysical Poetry

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Abusive or negative language which serves as an attach against a Person, institution or idea used in poetry or prose

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Invective

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A play film characterized by extravagant action and emotion

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Melodrama

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Someone who searches for and expose real or alleged corruption scandal or the like especially in politics

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Muckraker

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When a writer or an artist makes fun of someone or something in a funny way

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Lampoon

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Replaces the name of a thing with the name of something else with which it is closely associated

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Metonymy

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Special words or expression that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand

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Jargon

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9 goddesses that inspire the arts

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Muses

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Little song or lyric 14 lines in iambic pentameter

Abba-abba-cde-cde

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Italian Sonnet

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