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51 Cards in this Set
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alliteration |
repetition of sounds ex: Sally sells seashells on the seashore |
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chacterization |
how a writer develops a character |
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conflict |
a struggle between characters |
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consonance |
repetitions of consonant sounds within and at the ends of words |
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dramatic irony |
reader knows something the character doesnt |
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figurative language |
communicates meaning beyond the literal meaning |
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flashback |
something that happened before the story |
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foreshadowing |
hints that tell a reader of a future event |
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hyperbole |
the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humor |
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imagery |
words that create picture in your head |
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irony |
contrast between appearance and reality |
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metaphor |
comparison between 2 things |
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mood |
feeling or atmosphere created for the reader |
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myth |
traditional story containing mythical creatures, an event that was once believed to be true
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monologue |
character speaking to the audience
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paradox |
contradictory statement that suggest an important truth |
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repetition |
literary things that are repeated
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rhyme |
occurance of similar word endings/ words/ sounds it is a rhythmic pattern |
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sarcasm |
cutting irony |
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satire |
ideas customs etc. is used to improve society |
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simile |
a comparison using like or as |
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symbolism |
using symbols to stand for something |
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theme |
the overall story |
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tragic flaw |
decision that is often error in judgement |
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adjoining |
next to, joined with |
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ardor |
enthusiasm or passion |
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aurora |
reddish streamers in the sky |
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bard |
a poet who normally writes epics and oral tradition |
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confident |
a person w/ whom one shares a secret or private matter |
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conspire |
make secret plans to do a harmful act |
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descried |
catch sight of |
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despite |
w/out being affected by |
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diligence |
careful and persistent work or effort |
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dreary |
dull, bleak, and lifeless |
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emerge |
move out or move away from something |
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exile |
being barred from ones native country |
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hence |
as a consequence; for this reason |
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impeach |
call into question or integrity or validity |
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imposing |
grand and impressive in appearance |
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impulsive |
acting or done w/out fore thought |
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liege |
concerned w/ or relating to the relationship between a feudal superior and vassal |
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opposition |
resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument |
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reconciliation |
the restoration of friendly relations |
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dramatic conventions |
all the things you expect to see in drama |
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scourge |
a whip used as an instrument of punishment |
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sepulcher |
small room cut in stone in where a dead person is laid |
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supernatural |
attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature |
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traits |
characteristics |
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woe |
great sorrow or distress |
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wrath |
extreme anger |
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character foil |
a character that brings out another characters qualities |
