Literary Terms Flashcards

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third person objective

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A narrative perspective where the narrator reports only what is observable, without delving into the thoughts or feelings of characters.

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third person limited

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, providing a limited view of the story.

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third person omniscient

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, providing a comprehensive view of the story.

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mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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simile

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

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metaphor

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating one is the other.

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hyperbole

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

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personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or abstract concepts.

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alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.