Literary Terms Flashcards

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Definition: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. Example: Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.

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Alliteration

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Definition: A reference to a well-known person, event, or literary work. Example: He had the strength of Hercules.

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Allusion

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Definition: The character or force opposing the protagonist. Example: Voldemort acts as the main antagonist in the series.

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Antagonist

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Definition: Repetition of vowel sounds within words. Example: The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

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Assonance

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Example: The author showed she was brave through her actions during the storm.

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Characterization

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Definition: The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.

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Climax

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Definition: A struggle between opposing forces.

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Conflict

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Definition: The emotional or cultural meaning associated with a word.

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Connotation

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Definition: The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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Denotation

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Definition: Conversation between characters. Example: “Where are you going?” she asked.

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Dialogue