Literary Terms Flashcards

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Literal

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Representing the exact meaning without exaggeration.

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Figurative

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Using figures of speech to be more effective or persuasive.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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Simile

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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Metaphor

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A direct comparison between two unlike things.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a piece.

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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First Person Point of View

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Narration from the perspective of 'I' or 'we'.