Literary Terms Flashcards 1

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Allusion

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event

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Parable

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A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word

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Transition

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A word or phrase that links different ideas

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Point of view

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The perspective from which a story is told

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Paradox

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A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth

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Juxtaposition

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Placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things

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Simile

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A comparison using "like" or "as"

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Objectivity

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Treating facts without influence from personal feelings or prejudices