English 2 Literary Terms

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Allusion

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A subtle or indirect reference to someone or something known from history, literature, science, or another branch of culture.

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Personification

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Farce

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A type of comedy that features slapstick, far-fetched, and ridiculous humor, often including jokes, exaggeration, and absurdity.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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Verbal Irony

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Occurs when someone says one thing but means another, often used for humorous or emphatic effect.

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Metaphor

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

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Syntax

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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Dramatic Irony

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A situation in which the audience knows more about the events of a story than the characters do.