words to know

Question 1

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

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hyperbole

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to be disdainfully or cynically humorous, or scornfully mocking

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Sarcasm/sardonic

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use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning.

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irony

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figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition.

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antithesis/antithetical

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a comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated

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metaphor/ extended metaphor

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a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as

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simile

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two principal methods of describing the meanings of. words.

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connotation and denotation

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choice of words, especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness.

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diction

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encompasses the use of literal or figurative language to add symbolism and enable the reader to imagine the world of the piece of literature

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imagery

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placing two things side by side so as to highlight their differences

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juxtaposition

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attribution of personal qualities. especially : representation of a thing or abstraction as a person or by the human form

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personification

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object, a person, a situation, or an action that has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings

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symbolism

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explains character details directly to the reader, indirect characterization shares details through a character’s actions, dialogue, or internal monologue.

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direct characterization

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very clear and without vagueness or ambiguity.

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explicit meanings

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emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story.

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mood

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reflects the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work

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tone

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statement that appears at first to be contradictory, but upon reflection then makes sense.

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paradox

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not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable

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impervious

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great severity, an adjective

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draconian

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unclear and lacking form; vague:

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nebulous

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disappointment that you feel when you discover that something is not as good as you had expected or thought

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disillusioned

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to engage in harmless fun or mischief. often used with about.

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larking

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strong distaste, aversion, or objection; antipathy.

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repugnance

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marked by spirited enjoyment

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zestful

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showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.

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sullen

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strong sense of masculine pride.

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machismo

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likely to cause disagreement or argument

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contentious

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he act of deciding upon and initiating a course of action

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volition

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anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

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indignation

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skill in ruses or trickery

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stratagem

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a country or region brought under the control of the ancient Roman government

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province

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interpret and analyze socio-cultural, political and economic spheres, where underprivileged people struggle to gain access to resources, and equal participation in social life.

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marginality

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exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words.

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theatrics/theatricality

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to provide or supply with something ornamental; adorn

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garnish

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to summon by or as if by invocation or incantation.

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conjure/conjuror

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a form of address or title placed after a man’s name or designation, used as a mark of respect

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sahib

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to incite by argument or advice

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exhort

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the act of despising

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contempt

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meaning of the work as a whole

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MOTWAAW

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for literary analysis what is the three step process?

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1. identify the MOTWAAW
2. identify what literary elements create the theme.
3. explain how the elements from #2 create #1

Question 41

name three things a theme shoudnt be

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• be one word
• be a cliche
• refer dirctly to the author, text, characters, or plot
• use the word “you”
• be a suggestion or a command

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name two three things a theme should be

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• be an authors observation or humanity
• be a complex idea, probably in a complex sentence
• be a compete sentence

Question 43

name four ways a theme is created

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setting, plot, tone, characterization ,and devices

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what two things do you need any literary analysis

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1. an introductory, contextualizing statement. it is a broad term sentence or two about the work but not saying anything specific about it
2. “mr. Star”

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Name the five points of Mr. Star

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title, genre, author, strong verb, and what, why and how.

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type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly

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indirect characterization

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often functions as the opposite, referring to something that is understood, but not described clearly or directly, and often using implication or assumption.

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implicit meaning