Literary Terms Flashcard

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art in a text.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A group of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

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What does connotation mean?

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The emotional or cultural associations attached to a word.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that drives the plot.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.