Literary Terms Set 2 Flashcards
1
Q
A ____________ is an emotional discharge through which one can achieve a state of moral or spiritual renewal, or achieve a state of liberation from anxiety and stress.
A
Catharsis
2
Q
Expressions that tend to be trite and overused.
A
Cliche
3
Q
____________ language is a language that is informal and conversational.
A
Colloquial
4
Q
Why is the use of colloquialism important to writing?
A
They can provide personality and authenticity to characters and their dialogue.
Their use can indicate a setting without ever mentioning it specifically.
They can indicate the context of time and place, establishing a historical era.
5
Q
This literary device is a type of comparison that is totally convoluted,unconventional, or improbable
A
Conceit
6
Q
A broken heart is like a damaged clock.
A
Conceit
7
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