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Literary Devices Test Flashcards

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Allegory

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use of symbolism to convey a deeper more complex meaning, usually uses a metaphor

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Alliteration

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repeating of a sound, beginning sounds/letters are the same

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Allusion

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a figure of speech, where a person, place or event is referred to. She is just like Mother Teresa

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Analogy

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makes a comparison based on similarities

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Antagonist

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character who stands in opposition of the main character

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Anecdote

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short, funny, story/tale

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Cacophony

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use of harsh words or sounds; rapped on the window

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Characterization

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give step by step information about a character, give details slowly and step by step to develop the character

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Conflict

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the main problem in the story. The idea which the protagonist is trying to solve/reach

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Connotation

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implied meaning

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Denotation

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true stated meaning

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Doppelganger

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character shaped as the twin, similar physical appearance or traits of the protagonist

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Epilogue

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continuing story . . . information once the major plot has finished

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Epistolary

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using the writing of letters or literary works in the form of letters

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Euphemism

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using a less harsh word

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Flashback

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When the author goes back in time, giving the reader a look at events that have not occurred yet in the writing

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Foil

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A character whose entire purpose is to create a conflict or contrast to the main character

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Foreshadowing

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A hint of what is to come

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Hyperbole

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exaggeration, making a situation seem larger than life; I am so tired I cannot walk another inch

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Imagery

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sing descriptive words/images to create a mental image.

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Irony

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makes a contrast to the literal meaning, the implied meaning is different than the literal meaning; a girl breaks her arm and says oh what luck I have!

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Juxtaposition

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comparison/placement of two unlike things; comparing of God and Satan directly parallel each other

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Metaphor

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comparison of two unlike things; It’s raining cats and dogs; Jim was a lion on the football field.

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Mood

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the created emotion, feeling, tone within a work

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Onomatopoeia

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sound of a word is close to the sound it means to depict; ring, buzz, huff

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Oxymoron

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using opposites to compare /align; he had fire in his eyes

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Paradox

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Use of concepts/ideas that contradict, but give deeper meaning together; A home is a house without a family

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Personification

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giving human characteristics to non-human things: plants/ animals/ objects

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Plot

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sequence of events

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Point of view

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manner in which a story is being told/narrated; first person: told by the narrator from his point; third person: told by the narrator who is not a part of the story uses third person pronouns

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Prologue

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Introduction to the story. Sets the tone, background etc.

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Protagonist

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central/main character of a literary work

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Puns

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word used to suggest multiple meanings; Santa’s helpers are known as subordinate clauses

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Rhyme Scheme

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order in which particular words rhyme.

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Rhythm

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beat, tempo

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Rhyme

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words that produce the same or similar sounds

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Satire

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making fun of human weaknesses or character flaws

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Setting

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time, place and mood of the story; the where and when

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Simile

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an unlike comparison using like or as; Hungry as a lion, quiet as a mouse

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Stanza

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related “chunk” of lines of poetry. One unit or group of lines

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Stream of consciousness

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uninterrupted unhindered collection of thoughts and ideas. Usually used to demonstrate a character’s thinking process

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Suspense

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Intense feeling waiting for the outcome of events. Leaving the reader holding their breath waiting and wanting more information

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Symbol

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something that represents something else or something more; a cross is a symbol of religion

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Syntax

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way in which words and sentences are placed together. SVO

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Theme

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the main subject/topic of a work

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Tone

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series of unfortunate events that occur to one or more characters. Develops into a disaster of epic proportions 1) happy times 2) introduction of the problem 3) problem worsens 4) character cannot keep the problem from taking over 5) the problem results in a grave or tragic ending

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Verse

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single line or stanza of poetry

Hon. Brit Lit. (2 decks)

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