English 11 Lit Terms

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What is foreshadowing?

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The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later on in a plot.

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What is atmosphere in literature?

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The mood or feeling created in a piece of writing.

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What is a paradox?

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A statement that appears self-contradictory but reveals a kind of truth.

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What is a motif?

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A recurring image, word, phrase, represented object or action that tends to unify the literary work or that may be elaborated into a more general theme.

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What is ambiguity in literature?

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A technique by which a writer deliberately suggests two or more different, and sometimes conflicting meanings in a work.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is a theme?

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the difference between what is said and what is meant.

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What is a character arc?

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The transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story.

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What is a narrative perspective?

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The point of view from which a story is told, influencing how the story is perceived.