Lit Terms Flashcard (Modified)

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a common saying or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is persuasion?

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Persuasion is the act of convincing someone to believe or do something through reasoning or argument.

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, often used to establish trust with the audience.

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What is an archetype?

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An archetype is a typical example or model of a person or thing that serves as a standard or pattern.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to persuade.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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