Literary Analysis Flashcard

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Define 'litotes'.

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Litotes is a figure of speech that uses understatement to emphasize a point or to express a positive by negating its opposite.

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Explain the concept of 'hegemony'.

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Hegemony refers to the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others, often achieved through cultural, economic, or political means.

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What does 'phenomenological' mean?

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Phenomenological refers to the study of human consciousness and the objects of direct experience.

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What is the concept of 'liminality'?

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Liminality is the concept of being in a transitional state, often associated with rituals.

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What does 'epanelepsis' mean?

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Epanalepsis is a figure of speech where the same word or phrase is repeated at the beginning and end of a sentence or clause.

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Define 'metaphor'.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is 'symbolism'?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often conveying deeper meanings.

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Explain 'allegory'.

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An allegory is a narrative in which characters and events symbolize broader themes and concepts, often moral or political.

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What is 'irony'?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting contradictions.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.