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25 Cards in this Set
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allegory |
text in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people, events or qualities |
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allusion |
a reference to another piece of literature |
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ambiguity |
a technique used by a writer to suggest two or more different, conflicting meanings in a work |
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anecdote |
a brief story told to illustrate a point |
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cliche |
a word or phrase that has become lifeless due to overuse |
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complex character |
a multi-dimensional character that displays multiple personality traits |
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conflict |
the struggle between opposing forces |
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effect |
the result of action in the story |
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evidence |
proof using specific examples from the text |
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foil |
a character that contrasts with another character |
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foreshadow |
hints or clues about events that occur later in the text |
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hyperbole |
exaggeration or overstatement of characteristics |
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imagery |
vivid descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the senses |
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main idea |
the key point or focus of the story |
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metaphor |
a direct comparison between two things without the use of "like" or "as" |
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motivation |
the reason for a character's behavior |
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parallelism |
using words or phrases that are grammatically similar or identical in structure, sound or meter |
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personification |
objects or animals that possess human qualities |
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rhetoric |
language intended to influence |
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satire |
writing that ridicules the shortcomings of society to bring about change |
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simile |
a comparison using "like" or "as" |
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symbol |
something that stands for something else |
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theme |
the universal idea |
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imply |
to indicate or suggest without directly stating |
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infer |
to assume or understand based on information given |
