Am. Lit. Midterm Review_PHS_2023

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What is satire?

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A literary technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or society.

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Define connotation.

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The associations or emotions that a word evokes beyond its literal meaning.

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What is an allegory?

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A narrative that uses characters and events to symbolize deeper moral or political meanings.

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What movement influenced the creation of major political documents like the Constitution?

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The Enlightenment, which emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of authority.

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During which literary movement did the Salem Witch Trials occur?

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The Puritan/English Settlers movement, characterized by strict religious beliefs and moral absolutism.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Define juxtaposition.

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The placement of two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side to highlight their differences.

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What is realism in literature?

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A movement that aims to represent everyday life and society as it is, without idealization.

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What is romanticism?

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A literary movement that emphasizes emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature, often in reaction to industrialization.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.