Semester 1 Exam - Lit Terms

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conceit

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an extended metaphor that covers an entire poem

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symbol

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something that stands for or represents something else

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alliteration

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the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of of two or more words in a line

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imagery

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descriptive language using details of the five sentence

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meter

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the rhythmical pattern of a poem

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loaded language

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words and phrases that get a strong emotional reaction from the reader or listener

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stereotype

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an oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

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allegory

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a story with two or more levels of meaning, on literal and one symbolic

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theme

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the central message or insight revealed by a text

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plain style

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using simple sentences and language; favored by Colonial / Puritan literature