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16 Cards in this Set
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Allegory
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A story in which people, things, or even events have another--often symbolic meaning.
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Alliteration
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The repetition of the same consonant sound, especially at the beginning of words.
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Allusion
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A reference to another event, person, place or work of literature. The allusion is usually implied rather than explicit and provides another layer of meaning to what is being said.
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Ambiguity
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Use of language where the meaning is unclear or has two or more possible meanings or interpretations. It could be created by a weakness in the writer's expression, but is more likely it is a deliberate device used by the writer to create layers of meaning.
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Assonance
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The repetition of similar vowel sounds.
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Atmosphere
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the prevailing mood created by a piece of writing.
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Author's Purpose
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Reason for writing a work of literature; to inform, to persuade, to entertain, to express an opinion, to convey ideas, etc.
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Colloquial
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Ordinary, everyday speech and language.
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Connotation
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An implication of association attatched to a word or phrase. It is suggested or felt rather than being explicit.
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Diction
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The choice of words a writer uses. Another word for "vocabulary".
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Denouement
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The final stage in the plot structure in which the problem is resolved.
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Empathy
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A feeling on the part of the reader of sharing the particular experience being described by the character or writer.
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Figurative Language
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Language that is symbolic or metaphorical and not meant to be taken literally.
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Foreshadowing
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Hints or clues that suggest events yet to occur.
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Genre
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A particular type of writing--e.g. prose, poetry, drama.
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Imagery
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The use of words to create a picture of "image" in the mind of the reader. Images can relate to any of the senses, not just sight.
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