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13 Cards in this Set
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allusion
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an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication
It is left to the reader or hearer to make the connection. |
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ambiguity
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something liable to more than one interpretation
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dialogue
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a reciprocal conversation between two or more entities
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diction
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word choice & style
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figurative language
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speech that contains images
a way of saying something other than the literal meaning of the words compares two things that are different in enough ways so that their similarities, when pointed out, are interesting, unique and/or surprising ex: simile, paradox, hyperbole, symbol, apostrophe |
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imagery
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descriptive language that evokes sensory experience
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stream of conciousness
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giving the written equivalent of the character's thought processes
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parody
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a work created to mock, comment on, or poke fun by means of humorous or satiric imitation
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literal language
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words that denote what they mean according to common or dictionary usage
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juxtaposition
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COMPARING 2 THINGS to show their differences
when the author places two themes, characters, phrases, words, or situations together for the purpose of comparison, contrast, or rhetoric One of the main themes of the novel A Tale of Two Cities, is how two very different lifestyles can be at the same place at the same time. It also can show how the same idea or object can be interpreted in two different ways. It can also be used to show how two very different beliefs or sides are still aiming at the same goal. |
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allegory
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the representation of abstract principles by characters
ex: everyman (joe the plumber) eve's apple symbolizes knowledge of good and evil Good Samaritan superheros Wizard of Oz The Crucible Extending a metaphor through an entire speech or passage so that objects, persons, and actions in the text are equated with meanings that lie outside the text |
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apostrophe
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a figure of speech that addresses (talks to) a dead or nonpresent person, or an object
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characterization
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a process of conveying information about characters in fiction or conversation.
Characters are usually present by description and through their actions, speech, and thoughts. |
