Literary Terms Flashcards

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connotation

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an idea or feeling that a word invokes, in addition to its primary meaning

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denotation

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literal or primary meaning of a word

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diction

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the choice and use of words in speech or writing

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dynamic character

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a character that under goes internal change

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epithet

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an adjective or description phrase expressing a quality

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allusion

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an expression to call something to mind without directly referring to it, indirect reference

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