Literary Terms Grade 10

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comparison between 2 (+) things

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metaphor

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comparison between 2 (+) thing using "like" or "as"

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simile

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A model or a pattern for a type of character or a type of story (template)

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archetype

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Author provides hints or clues as to what “MIGHT” happen

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foreshadowing

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A reference to another known thing such as movies, tv show, character, historical event, etc...

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allusion

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play on words

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pun

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What is an object that has multiple meanings, such as a red rose representing love and a black rose representing death?

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Symbolism

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A category or style/type of literature

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genre

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All parts/elements of the story that direct the reader/audience to the theme

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allegory

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Unclear or not directly stated

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ambiguity