Am Lit EOC Terms to Know

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Correctly punctuated and cited quotation

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The author stated, "80% of clothing waste ends up in landfills" (Hill, 2025).

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Figurative Language: A statement that seems contradictory upon first glance

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Paradox

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ZOOM IN strategy in writing

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Appealing to at least 3 of the 5 senses using descriptive language.

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Definition of Foreshadowing

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An author hints at or suggests events that will happen later in the story, creating anticipation and suspense.

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Four Elements of Plot

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution.

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Definition of Oxymoron

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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Definition of Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Definition of 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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Definition of Tone in literature

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The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience.

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Definition of Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality.