Literary Terms Flashcards

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Allusion

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A reference to a character, a place, or a situation from history, or from music, art, or another work of literature.

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Atmosphere

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When the setting or scene creates an emotional response in the reader or viewer; a type of feeling that readers get from a narrative, based on details such as setting, background, objects, and foreshadowing.

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Cliché

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An expression, idea, or element of work which has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning.

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Climax

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A part of the plot line-- it is the most exciting or intense part of the plot.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces.

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Connotation

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The suggested or implied meanings associated with a word beyond its dictionary definition.

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Denotation

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The literal or dictionary definition of a word.

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Flashback

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When the author shares events that took place at an earlier time. This provides information that can help a reader better understand a character's current situation.

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Foreshadowing

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The use of words or phrases that give hints to the reader of something that is going to happen.