Literary Terms Flashcards
1
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connotation
A
the impression that a word gives beyond its defined meaning, implied emotion
2
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concrete language
A
refers to things that are tangible, allows reader to experience with the senses
3
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abstract language
A
refers to language that denotes ideas, emotions, or concepts that are intangible
4
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diction
A
word choice
5
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syntax
A
sentence structure
6
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anaphora
A
repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses
7
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asyndeton
A
the deliberate omission of conjunctions in a series of related clauses to show equality
8
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prose
A
ordinary writing
9
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clause
A
group of words
independent- stand alone
subordinate- cannot stand alone
10
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figurative language
A
to better communicate with the reader
to make writing more colorful
