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Dante's Literty term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Canto | A subdivision of an epic poem. |
| Epic Poem | A long and stylized poem celebrating the deeds of a hero. |
| Allusion | A reference in one literary work to a character/theme in another literary work |
| Allegory | A story illustrating an idea in which objects/people take on symbolic meaning. |
| Poetic Justice | A vice or virtue is punished or rewarded in an ironic manner |
| Ecclesiastic | Referring to or relating to the Church |
| Terza rima | Originally developed by Dante, a three-line rhyme scheme a-b- a, b-c- b, c-d- |
| Archetype | A general, idealized model of a person, object, or concept |