English 3 Semester 2 Final Flashcards

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Simile

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A comparison of two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

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Metaphor

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A comparison of two unlike things NOT using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

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Imagery

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Visually descriptive or figurative language used in a literary work.

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External Conflict

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Struggle between a literary character and an outside force or character.

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Irony

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Use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.

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Direct Characterization

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The audience is explicitly told the personality of a character.

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Indirect Characterization

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The audience learns the personality of the character through his/her actions, words, etc.

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Pun

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The use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning.

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Symbolism

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An object, person, situation, or action has another meaning than its literal meaning.

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Internal Conflict

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The struggle occurring within a character's mind.