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16 Cards in this Set
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denotation
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the objective meaning of a word (dictionary) |
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connotation
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the associations that a word calls to mind in addition to its dictionary meaning |
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epigram
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a brief statement in prose or inverse |
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epigraph
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an inscription written on a tomb or burial place |
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satire |
writing that ridicules or holds up to contempt the faults of individuals or group |
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motif
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a distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition
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blank verse
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unrhymed poetry usually written in iambic pentameter |
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free verse
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poetry not written in regular, rhythmical pattern, or meter |
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hyperbole
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a deliberate exaggeration or overstatement |
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theme
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is the central idea, concern, or purpose in literary work |
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style
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a writer's typical way of writing |
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tragedy |
a type of drama or literature that shows the downfall or destruction of a noble or outstanding person |
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imagery
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the descriptive language used in literature to re-create sensory experiences |
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dramatic irony
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what the character thinks and what reader knows
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situational irony
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an event occurs that directly contradicts expectations |
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comedy
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literary work that had a happy ending |
