Literary Terms (pg 1) Flashcards
1
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long, narrative poem that is elevated and dignified in theme, tone, and style: focuses on heroic deeds
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epic
2
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repetition of words or phrases in a group of sentences, clauses, or poetic lines
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anaphora
3
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character that shows qualities that are in contrast with qualities of another to highlight the traits of the other
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foil
4
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figure of speech that is an intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect
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hyperbole
5
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repetition of the same sound at the start of a series of words in succession
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alliteration
6
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meditative lyric poem lamenting death of a public personage or of a friend or loved one
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elegy
