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Laws Lit Terms 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Allusion | A brief reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature. (Ex: calling someone an "Einstein" instead of calling them smart |
| Allegory | A story in which characters and events symbolize deeper meanings, often moral or political. (Ex: Animal farm by George Orwell is an allegory for the Stalinism |
| Characterization | The process by which an author reveals a character’s personality and traits. (Ex: John was a mean and evil person |
| Denotation | The literal, dictionary definition of a word.(Ex: "Cold" meaning a low temperature |
| Denouement | The final resolution or outcome of a story, where conflicts are resolved. |
| Diction | An author’s choice of words and style of expression. (Ex: "Identify" (formal) or "find" (Informal) |
| Dialect | A form of language specific to a region or group, including unique vocabulary and grammar. (Ex: Southern people using "Y'all" |
| Epic | A long narrative poem that tells the heroic deeds of a legendary figure. (Ex: The Odyssey is an Epic about Odysseus |
| Foil | A character who contrasts with another character to highlight particular qualities. (Ex: A devil and an angel on someone's shoulder |
| Metonymy | A figure of speech where something is referred to by something closely associated with it (e.g., “the crown” for a king). |
| Colloquial | Informal, conversational language used in everyday speech. |
| Paradox | A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth. (Ex: "Her nasty lies were as sweet as candy |
| Sonnet | A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure. |
| Synecdoche | A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or the whole represents a part. (Ex: "I have to feed four mouths" – "Mouths" refers to the people. |
| Satire | The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose flaws. (Ex: "The 'Ol ball and chain" to talk about an exhausting relationship |
| Understatement | A figure of speech that deliberately makes something seem less important or serious. (Ex: "It's just a little scratched up" when referring to a very damaged car |
| Epistolary | A literary work written in the form of letters or correspondence. |
| Appositive | A noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun beside it. (Ex: The dog, A FLUFFY GOLDEN RETRIEVER, is in the pound |
| Fallacy | An error in reasoning that weakens an argument. |
| Circular Reasoning | A logical fallacy where the argument repeats itself instead of proving a point. |
| Slippery Slope | A fallacy suggesting that one small step will inevitably lead to a chain of negative events. (Ex: On thin ice |
| Plot | The sequence of events that make up a story. |
| Narrative Techniques | Methods writers use to tell a story (e.g., flashback, foreshadowing). |
| Poetic Techniques | Devices used in poetry, such as rhyme, rhythm, imagery, and figurative language. |
| Argumentative Techniques | Strategies used to persuade an audience (e.g., reasoning, examples, counterclaims). |
| Rhetorical Appeals | Methods of persuasion: ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic) |
| Claim | The main argument or position in a piece of writing (Ex: I KNOW Unicorns are real |
| Evidence | Facts, examples, or data used to support a claim. |
| Primary Source | An original document or firsthand account from a specific time period or event. (Ex: I know Unicorns are real because I saw one last week |
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