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English 10 Lit Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allusion | a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art (Bible, Myths) |
| Alliteration | the repetition of initial consonant sounds – used typically in poetry |
| Characterization | techniques a writer uses to create and develop a character |
| Conflict | a struggle between two opposing forces |
| Diction | word choice/tone created by the author |
| Figurative Language | language that has meaning beyond the literal meaning |
| Flashback | interruption of the chronological (time) order to present something from the past |
| Foreshadowing | important hints that an author provides to prepare the reader for what is to come and help the reader anticipate the outcome |
| Hyperbole | specific words and phrases that exaggerate the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect |
| Imagery | words or phrases that appeal to the readers five senses; the painting of a mental picture |
| Irony | an unexpected event, amusing contradictions or contrasts |
| Metaphor | comparison of two different objects that have commonalities; does not use “like” or “as” |
| Mood | evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. The attitude of the reader towards the subject |
| Personification | when an inanimate/nonliving object is given or described as exhibiting human qualities |
| Point of View | perspective from which the story is told |
| Repetition | when an author repeats the same words or phrases a few times in order to emphasize an idea's importance |
| Setting | the place and time frame in which a story takes place |
| Simile | a comparison of two unlike objects that use “like” or “as” |
| Symbol | person, place, or thing that represents something beyond itself |
| Theme | the message about life or human nature that is the “focus” in the story that the writer tells |
| Tone | the perspective or attitude that the author adopts with regards to a specific character or idea |
| Connotation | The positive, negative, or neutral feeling that a word implies |
| Denotation | The dictionary definition of a word |
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