Vocabulary Quiz #1 Flashcards
Use this deck to study for Vocabulary quiz #1.
1
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symbolism
A
practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with asymbolic meaning or character: using one thing to represent another thing
2
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motif
A
a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work
3
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characterization
A
the creation and convincing representation of fictitious characters.
4
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perspective
A
standpoint; point of view
5
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setting
A
surroundings or environment
6
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allusion
A
a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication
7
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foreshadowing
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to show, indicate, or suggest in advance
8
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idiom
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an expression of meaning that is not predictable
9
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simile
A
a comparison of two opposing things made using “like” or “as”
10
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metaphor
A
something used to represent something else
