An abstract term is a general term ,referring to a broad concept, as opposed to a term that refers to a specific, particular thing. Opposite of concrete.

The major subunit into which the action of a play is divided. Ranges between 1-5, usually further divided into scenes.

A literary work that portrays abstract ideas concretely. Characters in an allegory are frequently personifications of abstract ideas and are given names that refer to these ideas.

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words or syllables.

A reference to another work of literature, or to art, history, or current events.

In literature, a comparison between two things that helps explain or illustrate one or both of them.

Meter - the formal, regular organization of stresses and unstressed syllables, measured in feet. A foot is distinguished by the number of syllables it contains and how stress is place on the syllables. Anapest (unstressed, unstressed, stressed).

Repetition of an initial word or words to add emphasis.

The act of noting observations directly on a text, especially anything striking or confusing, in order to record ideas and impressions for later analysis.

Character in a story or play who opposes the protagonist; while not necessarily an enemy, the antagonist creates or intensifies a conflict for the protagonist. An evil protagonist is a villain.

A direct address to an abstraction (such as Time), a thing (the Wind), an animal, or an imaginary or absent person. *** look up

Words that were once common but that are no longer used. (thou)

Literally, "the art of poetry"; a form of poetry written about poetry.

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Term	Definition
Abstract	An abstract term is a general term ,referring to a broad concept, as opposed to a term that refers to a specific, particular thing. Opposite of concrete.
Act	The major subunit into which the action of a play is divided. Ranges between 1-5, usually further divided into scenes.
Allegory	A literary work that portrays abstract ideas concretely. Characters in an allegory are frequently personifications of abstract ideas and are given names that refer to these ideas.
Alliteration	The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words or syllables.
Allusion	A reference to another work of literature, or to art, history, or current events.
Analogy	In literature, a comparison between two things that helps explain or illustrate one or both of them.
Anapest	Meter - the formal, regular organization of stresses and unstressed syllables, measured in feet. A foot is distinguished by the number of syllables it contains and how stress is place on the syllables. Anapest (unstressed, unstressed, stressed).
Anaphora	Repetition of an initial word or words to add emphasis.
Annotation	The act of noting observations directly on a text, especially anything striking or confusing, in order to record ideas and impressions for later analysis.
Antagonist	Character in a story or play who opposes the protagonist; while not necessarily an enemy, the antagonist creates or intensifies a conflict for the protagonist. An evil protagonist is a villain.
Apostrophe	A direct address to an abstraction (such as Time), a thing (the Wind), an animal, or an imaginary or absent person. *** look up
Archaic Language	Words that were once common but that are no longer used. (thou)
Ars Poetica	Literally, "the art of poetry"; a form of poetry written about poetry.
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