Vocabulary Words for World Literature

Vocabulary Words for World Literature

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English

12th Grade

Hard

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Jamal Jordan

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Allegory

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A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to express deeper meanings, often moral or political.

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Cultural Context

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The social, historical, and cultural environment in which a literary work is created, influencing its themes and characters.

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Epiphany

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A moment of sudden revelation or insight experienced by a character, often leading to a significant change in understanding.

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Narrative

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story that can be fictional or based on real-life experiences.

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Theme

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The central topic, subject, or message within a literary work, often reflecting broader societal issues.

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Motif

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A recurring element, theme, or idea in a literary work that helps to develop the overall narrative and reinforce its message.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to objects, characters, or events within a text.

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