Literary Terms Flashcards
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Allusion
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A reference to something outside of that literature
2
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Symbolism
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When something represents or stands for something else
3
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Simile
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Comparing two things in statement using “like” or “as”
4
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Metaphor
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Comparing two things in a statement without using “like” or “as”
5
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Hyperbole
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Over exaggeration
6
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Understatement
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Under exaggeration
7
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Personification
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Human characteristics on a non human
8
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Tone
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Atomsphere
9
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Imagery
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Vivid description that will set a mood (sight, taste, sound, touch, etc.)
10
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Protagonist
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“Decent” characters that you are rooting for
11
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Static
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Stays the same (character)
12
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Dynamic
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Something changes (character)
13
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5 ways to learn about a character
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Thinks Looks Says Acts Other people's opinion
14
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Man vs. Man
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A person against another person
15
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Man vs. Nature
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A person against an “animal”
