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13 Cards in this Set
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Allegory |
A story in which idea are represented or personified as actions, people or things. |
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Alliteration |
The repetition of the beginning consonant sounds through a sequence of words. |
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Allude/Allusion |
To make a reference, either implied or stated, to the Bible, mythology, literature, art, music, or history that relies on the reader's familiarity to the alluded-to work to make or reinforce a point in the current work. |
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Analogy |
A comparison based upon similarities and relationships of things that are somewhat alike but mostly different. |
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Antagonist |
The character that opposed the main character. Not always evil or bad. |
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Antithesis |
A counter-proposition that denotes a direct contrast to the original proposition, balancing an argument for a parallel structure. |
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Archetype |
A plot pattern, such as the redeemer/scapegoat, or character element, such as the cruel stepmother, that recurs across cultures. |
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MEDIEVAL PERIOD |
A.D. 500-1500
Focused on positive ideals and traits, then focused on Christianity. Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales are common works associated with this period. |
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Renaissance |
A.D. 1500-1660
A period of flamboyant exploration, expansion, and philosophy. Humanism, Protestant Reformation, and English Nationalism major movements. Study of the humanities was popular. Authors include Shakespeare and Anne Bradstreet. |
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Neo-Classical |
A.D. 1660-1800
Writers favored minimalist, concise, and restrained voices, unlike the Renaissance. Sought to discover meaning, and valued society and reason over the individual and passion. Desired peace. Writers include Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Swift. |
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ROMANTIC |
A.D. 1800-1865
After French Revolution, contrasted Neo-classical works and believed in man's innate goodness and potential. Nature, freedom, harmony, and beauty were common themes. Writers include Jane Austen and Henry David Thoreau. |
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Realist |
A.D. 1840-1914
Rejected Romantic notions, sought to portray the world realistically. Dealt with social issues, technology, and religion versus science. Writers include Jack London, Charles Dickens, and Mark Twain. |
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Modernist |
A.D. 1900-1945
Much doubt and uncertainty was apparent and writers often felt as if their beliefs had been proven false. Protagonists were often aimless and uncertain, and fiction was often fragmented. After WWII, the movement split. Writers include F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. |
