Literary Terms and Definitions

Literary Terms and Definitions

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English

12th Grade

Hard

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Alitia McClure

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Dictionary Definition of a word

Back

Denotation

2.

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Feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Back

Connotation

3.

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To combine different ideas or information to form a coherent whole.

Back

Synthesize

4.

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Clear, direct meaning of something, stated outright.

Back

Explicit meaning

5.

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The hidden or suggested meaning, not directly stated but inferred.

Back

Implicit meaning

6.

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The central idea or message in a work of literature, often about life or human nature

Back

Theme

7.

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The process of revealing a character's personality through their actions, speech, thoughts, or how others respond to them.

Back

Indirect Characterization

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