Literary Terms (pg 2) Flashcards
1
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a short statement or catch phrase containing a well-known or general truth or opinion in a concise/witty manner
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aphorism
2
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the use of a word to suggest a different association than its literal meaning
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connotation
3
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the set of rules that determines the arrangement of words in a sentence
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syntax
4
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reflects that author’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work
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tone
5
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question asked w/o expecting an answer but for the sake of emphasis or effect
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rhetorical question
6
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two vastly different objects are likened together with help of similes or metaphors
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conceit
7
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a division of a poem consisting of two or more lines arranged together as a unit
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stanza
8
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evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and description
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mood
