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Literary Terms #1
Brenham Eng 1 Lit Terms Group #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allusion | a reference to another work |
| allegory | a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one |
| antagonist | the character who opposes the protagonist |
| dichotomy | a division or contrast between two things; typically used to make a point or enhance theme |
| rhetoric | persuasive reading or writing |
| paradox | a seemingly contradictory phrase that, upon closer observation, actually makes sense |
| examples of allusion | Your backyard is the Garden of Eden. When you feel betrayed by a friend, you can say, "You too, Brutus?" You're a regular Einstein. |
| examples of allegory | The Harry Potter series can be read as a Christian allegory. The Hunger Games series can be read as a political allegory that makes a statement about our modern society. |
| examples of antagonist | In The Hunger Games, the capital is Katniss' antagonist--and those who control the elements that make up the game. In the Harry Potter series, Vodlemort is the main antagonist. |
| example of dichotomy | Beowulf, dilates upon the theme of good versus evil, where Beowulf is a good character, while three monsters are evil characters. |
| example of rhetoric | Upon approaching a cashier at the grocery store she asks, "Will you help starving children today by adding $3 to your grocery bill?" |
| example of paradox | Your enemy's friend is your enemy. Wise fool "What a pity that youth must be wasted on the young." George Bernard Shaw. |
| too | also; more than enough |
| two | indicates a number |
| there | in or at that place; at that point in action; used to call attention to something or someone |
| their | shows possession |
| they're | contraction for they are |
| then | at that time; next in order |
| than | used in a comparison; a rejected alternative |
| aggravate | to make worse or more severe |
| irritate | to anger or annoy |
| among | in the midst of; surrounded by |
| between | in the space separating; distinguish one from another |
| abounds | to occur or exist in great quantities |
| bounds | tied or secured |
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