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Arnett Literary Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Catharsis | A cleansing or purification of one's emotions through art |
| Chiasmus | Two phrases in which the syntax is the same, but the placement of words is reversed. Ex: "Life imitates art far more than art imitates life." |
| Climax | The moment of greatest intensity in a text, or the major turning point in the plot |
| Cliche | Expressions that are used so frequently that they're not as powerful. Ex: She decided to turn over a new leaf |
| Colloquialism | An informal expression or slang, usually limited to a certain geographical area/culture. Ex: Y'all vs. you guys; soda vs. pop; sneakers vs. tennis shoes vs. trainers |
| Comic Relief | A character whose actions are comedic and break up tension |
| Conceit | A far-fetched metaphor/simile |