Vocabulary Flashcard Frankenstein

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What does imagery in literature refer to?

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Descriptive or figurative language that appeals to the senses.

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What does 'Indefatigable' mean?

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Persisting tirelessly.

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What is an Epistolary Frame Narrative?

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A story told in letters.

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What does the term 'mood' refer to in literature?

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The overall emotional feel or atmosphere.

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Which word describes something that is 'having a lot of space inside; roomy'?

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Capacious.

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What does 'foreshadowing' mean?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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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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What does 'antagonist' mean in literature?

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A character or force in conflict with the main character, or protagonist.

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What is 'alliteration'?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.