Literary Terms and Concepts

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What is an allegory?

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A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey a deeper moral or political meaning.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

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What does ambiguity refer to in writing?

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The presence of two or more possible meanings in a single passage.

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What is an analogy?

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A comparison between two different things that highlights some form of similarity.

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What is anaphora?

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

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What is an anecdote?

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A short and interesting story about a real incident or person.

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What is meant by audience in the context of writing or speech?

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The intended group of readers or listeners for a piece of writing or speech.

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What is colloquialism?

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A word or phrase that is used in informal language or conversation.

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What is a concession in argumentation?

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An acknowledgment of a point made by an opponent.