Literary Concepts Flashcard

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What is an allusion?

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A short, indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of importance

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What is the purpose of an argument?

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To convince or influence others that an idea or decision is right or wrong

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What does bias refer to in writing or speaking?

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A preference or prejudice against a person, topic, or idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The message the author is trying to convey

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What is a claim in an argument?

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The foundation or basis of an argument

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What does conflict refer to in a text?

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A struggle between opposing characters, forces, or emotions

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What is a counterclaim?

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A statement made in response to another claim for the purpose of opposing it

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something the characters do not

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What is a fragment in writing?

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An incomplete sentence

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What is parallel structure?

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Words, phrases, or clauses that have similar or identical forms, structures, and/or sounds