Literary Terms Flashcards

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analogy

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a comparison that shows a relationship between two things.

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connotation

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the extra sense that the word implies, which can be either positive or negative.

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context clues

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words, phrases, or sentences that give meaning to unknown words.

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denotation

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the dictionary definition of the word.

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main idea

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what a piece of writing is mostly about.

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metaphor

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a comparison of two unlike things not using the words “like” or “as.”

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oxymoron

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a seemingly contradictory combination of words.

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paraphrase

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restating something in your own words or using different words.

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sarcasm

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an expression that is personal, jeering, and intended to hurt.

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simile

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a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.”