2022 Fall English Final

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archtype

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narrative designs, character types, or images that are said to be identifiable in a wide variety of works of literature, as well as in myths, dreams, and even ritualized modes of social behavior

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drama

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a composition meant to be performed

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chorus

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a group of actors who describe and comment upon the main action of the play with a song, dance, or recitation; the voice of the people

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tragedy

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a serious play that ends unhappily for the protagonist

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tragic flaw

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some error, frailty, or wrong act that leads to a character's downfall

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tragic hero

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a character with heroic potential or qualities who is fated or destined for doom; the struggle of this character wins them the admiration of the reader or viewer

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irony

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a difference between what is and what seems to be (e.g. what you'd expect); irony is either dramatic, situational, or verbal

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motif

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a literary element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature

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characterization

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the process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character to take part in a story

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Romanticism

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a literary and artistic movement that reacted against the restraint and universalism of the Enlightenment; the Romantics celebrated spontaneity, imagination, subjectivity, and the purity of nature

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Romantic hero

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a literary archetype referring to a character that rejects established norms and conventions, often has been rejected by society, and processes experiences—both internally and externally—in relation to their surroundings and environment

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frame story

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a narrative that frames or surrounds another story or set of stories; the frame often appears at the beginning and end of that larger story, providing important context and characterization

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epistolary novel

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a novel written in the form of correspondence between characters—adhering to the form and conventions of letter writing

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foil

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a character whose traits contrast with those of the protagonist or another main character, thereby highlighting some aspect of that character

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manifest

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When something manifests itself, it demonstrates revealing qualities from which important conclusions can be drawn

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distributive

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Something that is distributive is properly or evenly shared

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posits

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When someone posits something, they present a claim or conclusion that is arguable

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organdy

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Something that is organdy is a very thin cotton cloth.

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doctrine

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Something that is a doctrine is a stated principle.

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alcove

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Something that is an alcove is a recess in the wall of a room or garden.

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incessantly

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Something done incessantly is constant and done without interruption or relief.

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scrupulous

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Someone who is scrupulous acts in diligent, strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

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frugality

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Someone practicing frugality pursues only what they need and can afford

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chide

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Someone who is chided is scolded.

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thwart

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When someone or something is thwarted it is successfully opposed or defeated.

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solace

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Someone who finds solace has been made cheerful.