Literary Terms Flashcards

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alliteration

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repetition of initial consonant sounds. Example: Sally sells seashells.

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allusion

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reference to a well-known person, place, thing, event, literary work, or work of art. Example: reference to cupid in Romeo and Juliet.

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climax

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highest point of conflict or tension in a narrative.

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denouement/resolution

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end of the central conflict in a literary work.

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dialect

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form of language spoken by a particular region or group.

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exposition

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writing that explains a process or presents information; introduces characters, setting, and basic situations.

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falling action

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occurs right after the climax and before the end.

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flashback

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insertion of a scene showing an earlier event.

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foreshadowing

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suggestion or hint about future events.

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hyperbole

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overstatement characterized by exaggerated language. Example: It's so hot outside you could fry an egg on the sidewalk.