Literary Terms

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Dystopia

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An imagined society that is dehumanizing and unpleasant, often under totalitarian rule.

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Theme

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Motif

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A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

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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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Flashback

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A scene set in a time earlier than the main story.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the opposite of what is expected.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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Allusion

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An indirect reference to a person, event, or piece of literature.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.