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English 1 catherinW

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TermDefinition
Allusion Passing reference or indirect mention
Aside A line spoken by an actor not intended for others on stage; something out of the way
Bias Cause to be prejudice
Connotation The internal content of a term or concept
Coherence Logical/ Orderly; consistent relation of parts
Clause Subject + verb ; separate article
Comedy Funny humorous drama with a happy ending
Claim Say strong; take ownership
Denotation Specific meaning of a word/ expression
Diction Manner in which something is said or written in words
Evidence Basis for belief / disbelief ; proof
Foil Contrast with but enhance something else ; aluminum to cover dishes
Inference conclusion based on evidence
Monologue Dramatic speech by a single character
Mood State of feeling
Objective A goal ; undistorted by emotion or bias
Plot The story that is told as a novel, play, movie ; a part of land used to plant plants
Purpose Use ; intension
Soliloquy Speech you make yourself
Static No change; friction that makes your hair stand up or shock someone
Subjective based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
Theme Recurrent idea in literary work
Tone The general attitude of the author
Tragedy Drama exciting terror or pity
Characterization Describing essential features
Hyperbole Exaggeration
Plagiarism Taking someone else's work / ideas as your own
Protagonist Major character in a work of fiction; champ in a idea or cause
Antagonist Someone who offers opposition
Conflict Open clash between groups; a problem
Created by: CatherineW27
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