What is literature test Flashcards

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Analysis

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a concise subjective examination or interpretation of a specific aspect of a text
why? how?

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Allegory

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the characters and objects in the novel are infused with symbolic significance that conveys the novel’s central themes and ideas

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What is literature?

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written works from a variety of genres with intellectual or artistic significance

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What is the purpose of juxtaposition?

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placing two or more elements side by side to highlight their differences or similarities.

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summary

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a concise objective retelling of the main points of the text
- Who, what, where, when

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objective

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  • unbiased
  • statement of facts
  • no opinion
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subjective

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  • bias
  • opinion
  • interpretation
  • arguably
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