Vocab Flashcards
1
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Simile
A
Technique that compares one thing to another using like or as
2
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Symbolism
A
Using an object to represent an idea
3
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Personification
A
Describing inanimate objects as having human feelings
4
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Pathetic fallacy
A
Emotions are given to a setting , object or the weather to convey a mood
5
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Zoomorphism
A
Animal tributes are imposed upon non animal objects, humans & events
6
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Foreshadowing
A
The writer hints to a future event
7
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Biblical illusions
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Words that reference to the bible
8
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Biblical illusions
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Words that reference to the bible
9
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Irony
A
Meaning that usually signifies the opposite
10
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Hyperbole
A
Exaggerated statements usually not meant to be taken litteraly
11
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Bildungsroman
A
The act of growing up through a story / novel
