Literary Terms and Concepts

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African American Vernacular English (AAVE)

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A dialect of English spoken in many urban areas with varying rules, including the use of a double negative.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the first letter in a series of words to draw attention to the sound, creating meaning through harsh or hissing sounds.

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Allusion

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A reference to something else, allowing the reader to make a connection to a well-known reference in literature, history, or the Bible.

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Anaphora

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Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

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Anecdotes

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A short, often amusing or interesting, story about a real incident or person.

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Argument

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Nonfiction works that contain arguments to convince the audience through rhetorical strategies.

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Claim (Thesis)

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The main point that the argument is trying to prove or persuade the audience to accept.

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Evidence (Support)

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Facts, statistics, examples, expert testimony, observations, personal experiences, or other data that support claims.

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Counterargument/Counterclaim

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An opposing viewpoint or a reasonable objection to the main claim, addressing possible objections.

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Aside

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A brief remark in drama intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by other characters, revealing true thoughts or feelings.