English II EOC Vocabulary

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Unreliable Character

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A narrator or character whose credibility is compromised, leading the reader to question the truth of their account.

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Reliable Character

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A narrator or character that presents information in an unbiased manner, allowing the reader to trust their perspective.

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Stanza

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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Dramatic Irony

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A literary device where the audience knows more about a situation than the characters, creating tension or humor.

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Tone

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The author's attitude or emotional stance toward the subject matter, conveyed through word choice and style.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work, often reflecting on human experience.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Simile

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