Literary Terms Flashcards

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Allegory

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A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey a deeper meaning.

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Allusion

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An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

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Anthropomorphism

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.

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Foil

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A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Parallelism

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The use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same; or similar in their construction, sound, meaning, or meter.

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Repetition

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The action of repeating something that has already been said or written.

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Juxtaposition

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The fact of two things being seen or placed close together for contrasting effect.

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.