English III Regular Midterm Review

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Allusion

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An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

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What is Aylmer’s main love in 'The Birthmark'?

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Science.

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Free Verse

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An irregular form of poetry in which the content is free of traditional rules of versification.

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Allegory

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A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

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End Rhyme

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The last syllables within a verse rhyme.

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What is the main theme of 'The Birthmark'?

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The conflict between science and nature.

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Define 'Imagery' in literature.

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is a '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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Define 'Symbolism'.

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is 'Personification'?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.