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English 11 Final

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Nuance a slight difference in feeling, meaning, or tone
an example of allusion The lamp like a shining star is showing me the way.
syntax the arrangement of words in a sentence
Dramatic irony creates new implications for the plot
simile compares 2 things using like or as
couplet two lines of poetry together
imagery appeals to all five senses
an example of parallel structure "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
theme The subject or over-all idea in a piece of literature
paradox a statement that seems to contradict itself but is true
protege a person who is guided and supported by a more experienced person
an example of personification The mouse whispered in the wall
monologue A comedic solo speech in literature (and late night TV) is also referred to as
soliloquy a solo speech to the audience only (other cast members cannot hear him/her)
oxymoron When contradictory words are used together (ex: jumbo shrimp), it is called an
motif an element in literature that's constantly present
analogy shows the similarities between two items.
diction the choice and use of words and phrases
symbolism the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
romanticism a literary and artistic movement, placed a value on imagination and emotion, and placed a value on nature and individuality
"expatriate" means They left the country by choice
An iamb is a poetic foot that uses this pattern unstressed, stressed
heretic someone who challenges the teachings of the church; a non-conformist
naturalism focused on real situations - pitted individuals against larger forces
epistle A literary work written in the form of a letter but intended for the public is
situational irony when the actions have the opposite effect of what was intended
satire writing that ridicules the faults of individuals, groups, institutions, or humanity in general.
verbal irony When a character says one thing but means another, it is an example of
blank verse Unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter (often used by Robert Frost) are referred to as
Emily Dickinson This poet was a recluse; she isolated herself and sometimes wrote about that
iambic pentameter Five iambs together equals
Jack London this author wrote mostly about nature
William Shakespeare British author
aphorism A short, witty saying that expresses an opinion or gives a statement of wisdom (ex: "absence makes the heart grow fonder") is called an
hyperbole An over-exaggeration not meant to be taken seriously is
alliteration the repetition of beginning consonant sounds
antagonist A character in conflict with the protagonist is the
archetype A typical character (ex: hero, villain) in literature is referred to as an
spirituals such as "Swing Lo Sweet Chariot" are folk songs that originated among enslaved and oppressed African Americans
*Also know: The evolution of literature including forms, purposes, and genres - know at least one author from the modernism era well, including purpose, motivation, and form
foil a character whose characteristics oppose another -- used to highlight the positive qualities of the main character
tragic hero makes a judgement error that leads to his/her own demise
pastoral poems that deal with a rural setting
apostrophe speaker directly addresses a thing, concept, or person who is gone or dead
satire writing that ridicules the faults of individuals, groups, institutions, or humanity
F Scott Fitzgerald author during the roaring 20s - often wrote about wealth and over-indulgence
Created by: arecob
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