Literary Terms Flashcards Unit 2 / II

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Archetype

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A model image, personage, or theme recurring in stories and myths

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Aside

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Words spoken by an actor intended only for the audience

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Author’s craft

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Use of patterns, features, syntax, devices, and diction to create a written work

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Author’s purpose

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Reason an author writes about a topic or includes details

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Characterization

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Method of constructing a character, direct or indirect

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Conflict

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Opposition of persons or forces central to the plot

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Connotative meaning

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Emotions or associations implied by a word

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Context

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Words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word

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Denotative meaning

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Dictionary definition of a word

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Dialogue

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Lines spoken between characters in fiction or a play