Reading Flashcards

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

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Antagonist

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A character, Group of characters, or institution that opposes the protagonist or main character

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Anti-Hero

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In literature, an antihero is a central character who lacks conventional heroic qualities. They blur the line between hero and villain

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Anthropomorphism

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Occurs when a human quality, emotion, or ambition is given to a non-human object or being

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Antithesis

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Is used when the writer puts two sentences of contrasting meanings close to one another

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Apostrophe

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A figure of speech in which the speaker addresses an object, concept, or person that is unable to respond

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Archetype

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Is a concept, person, or object. Archetypes are immediately identifiable and can be overused

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Atmosphere

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Is created when the setting or scene creates an emotional response in the reader viewer

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Catharsis

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Is the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from strong, or repressed emotions

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Metaphors

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Is an implied comparison that is made between two unlike things

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Cliche

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Is an expression, idea, or element of work which has become overused

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Cliffhanger

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Is a plot device in fiction used to ensure the audience will return to see how the characters resolve the dilemma

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Dynamic or round Character

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A character goes through change or growth in the story

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Static or flat character

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Remains same, no change during the story

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