Literary Terms Flashcards
1
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Connotation
A
Implied meaning of a word
2
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Denotation
A
The dictionary definition
3
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Allegory
A
Extended metaphor in which people actions and things represent an idea or generalization about life
4
Q
Verbal irony
A
Character or author says one thing but means the exact opposite
5
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Dramatic irony
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Audience or reader knows more than a character does
6
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Situational irony
A
Something turns out different than expected
7
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Allusion
A
Writer makes a reference to a statement from literature, history, religion, sports, etc
