situation when two people have contrasting views on same situation/idea,etc

harsh sounds or harsh consonants used in statements

when a more positive or "politically correct" word replaces a negative word

when the literature contains some everlasting truth about life.

language not meant to be taken literally (metaphor/hyperbole/simile)

soft, soothing sounds or letters used in words (s, ch, m sounds for example

image, word, symbol repeated throughout text tied to theme

when a character is described so well that he/she seems very real

central idea in a literary work; must be stated in sentence form.

giving human traits to non-human objects

words that convey strong images in the reader's mind; "mind candy"

perspective from which the story is told

able to "walk" in the shoes of character due to experiencing similar things

when literature is historically accurate

slang; language specific to a specific group of people

character oppositve the protagonist

two contrasting objects deliberately placed next to one another for purpose

an exaggeration not meant to be taken literally

comparison between two objects that does not use "like" or "as"

information provided by author for things later to come in text

abusive verbal or written argument

phrase that upon 1st read is not possible, but really can exist, happen

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ambivalence
a word or phrase that has more than one meaning
not knowing the outcome of a situation
situation when two people have contrasting views on same situation/idea,etc
situation with one person dictating all of the decisions
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's use of word such as "corpulent, bona-fide, rivulets" in the text is an example of this
rhetoric
colloquialism
diction
jargon
3
comparison between two unlike objects using "like" or "as"
hyperbole
simile
smile
metaphor
4
something that stands for or represents something other than itself
symbol
motif
euphony
figurative language
5
cacophony
harsh sounds or harsh consonants used in statements
a lot of music playing
repetition of similar consonant sounds
confusion; bewilderment
6
situation or use of language involving some kind of discrepancy; contrast between actual meaning and suggesting another
epigram
irony
euphemism
diatribe
7
struggle which grows from two opposing forces in the plot of literature.
ambivalence
paradox
falling action
conflict
8
" I thought he knew something about breeding, but he wasn't fit to lick my shoe."
epigram
ambiguity
diatribe
paradox
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Money could be considered an example of this in The Great Gatsby.
figurative language
motif
euphemism
simile
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euphemism
a short witty saying
a negative word that replaces a positive word
when a more positive or "politically correct" word replaces a negative word
a phrase that provides more imagery in the sentence
11
universality
when the literature contains some everlasting truth about life.
when the text is understood by everyone.
when the story is told from the perspective of the protagonist.
when the literature mirrors real life.
12
form of interior monologue that represents the character's consciousness his thoughts, memories, impressions are noted
universality
foreshadowing
stream of consciousness
epiphany
13
mask that covers the direct voice of the author
jargon
persona
rhetoric
stereotype
14
author's word choice for clarity, effectiveness and precision.
motif
foreshadowing
juxtaposition
diction
15
figurative language
language that is difficult to understand
language that changes the meaning of the text
language not meant to be taken literally (metaphor/hyperbole/simile)
language not meant to convey anything but the basic meaning of the text
16
Gatsby's and Nick's attitude about Meyer Wolfsheim is an example of this.
ambivalence
juxtaposition
ambiguity
foreshadowing
17
"dead man passed in hearse heaped with blooms....and by more cheerful carriages for friends."
imagery
atmosphere
juxtaposition
point of view
18
"...each light deserting her with lingering regret; like children leaving a pleasant street at dusk."
juxtapositon
simile
metaphor
personification
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"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."
ambiguity
analogy
allusion
cliche
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euphony
soft, soothing sounds or letters used in words (s, ch, m sounds for example
letters that are repeated in phrases
when a character experiences an "a ha" moment
harsh sounds
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grasp of reality achieved in quick recognition when something is understood in a new way
epiphany
persona
rhetoric
rising action
22
motif
phrase repeated throughout the text for emphasis
comparison between two objects not using "like" or "as"
word repeated throughout the text related to protagonist
image, word, symbol repeated throughout text tied to theme
23
Nick receiving a printed invitation to Gatsby's party as the only invited guest is an example of this
epigram
irony
epiphany
flashback
24
characterization
when a character is described so well that he/she seems very real
flat character
giving a strong sense of animation
when a character tells a story
25
theme
present when the protagonist faces challenges in the text.
includes literary conflicts.
central idea in a literary work; must be stated in sentence form.
author's personal perspective presented through the literature.
26
"...as we wandered through Marie Antoinette music-rooms and Restoration salons, I felt that there were guests..."
ambivalence
imagery
allusion
point of view
27
reader or audience views scenes that occured prior to the opening scene
flashback
stream of consciousness
paradox
persona
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word/phrase that has more than one meaning
ambivalence
allusion
ambiguity
alliteration
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personification
giving human traits to non-human objects
amplifying sound in the text
giving animal traits to humans
exaggeration of words; not meant to be taken literally
30
atmosphere
weather included in text
dark or light as it may appear in the text
mood or tone of literary work
words included in the text
31
"Her family is one aunt about a thousand years old."
diatribe
euphony
colloquialism
hyperbole
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imagery
pictures within the text
words that convey strong images in the reader's mind; "mind candy"
sounds that make the reader remember something of importance
words that conjure mixed emotions
33
cliche
an old word
a phrase that is trendy
an overused phrase or word
a phrase that is derived from jargon
34
point of view
protagonist's perspective
author's perspective
perspective from which the story is told
antagonist's perspective
35
empathy
not able to understand the theme of text
able to "walk" in the shoes of character due to experiencing similar things
not able to understand or like the protagonist
able to foretell or know what will happen at the end of the text
36
We were totally blown away by the news!
metaphor
hyperbole
allusion
personification
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"the last swimmers have come in from the beach...cars are five deep in the drive...verandas are gaudy with primary color
allusion
motif
euphony
imagery
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allusion
repetition of similar consonant sounds at beginning of words
reference to real person whose physical image is same as character
image from the desert
when literature is historically accurate
39
jargon
language that is shared by all parents
lyrics to hip hop or rap songs
slang; language specific to a specific group of people
language that is shared by all teenagers
40
main character
protagonist
flat character
antagonist
static character
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antagonist
character oppositve the protagonist
a character designed to take the lead from the protagonist
a character that aggravates the minor characters
character that has similar traits as the protagonist
42
resolution of a dramatic plot that follows the climax and shows the failing fortunes of protagonist
flashback
conflict
falling action
stream of consciousness
43
juxtaposition
two objects placed next to each other for no apparent reason.
two objects placed at the opposite end of a sentence.
two similar objects placed next to each other for comparison
two contrasting objects deliberately placed next to one another for purpose
44
hyperbole
an exaggeration that is definitely taken word for word
an exaggeration not meant to be taken literally
a misplaced adjective
a short witty saying
45
metaphor
comparison of time periods
comparison between two characters in the text
comparison between two objects that does not use "like" or "as"
comparison between two objects using "like" or "as"
46
foreshadowing
information provided by author for things later to come in text
information that alarms the reader
information that provides the backstory to the text
information that provides closure to the text
47
"...his shirts, piled high like bricks in stacks a dozen high."
simile
motif
metaphor
imagery
48
part of the dramatic plot that has to do with the complication of the action
theme
motif
rising action
falling action
49
diatribe
a group of people who have the same beliefs
two groups of people with differing opinions
abusive verbal or written argument
loud sounds
50
skillful use of language
paradox
rhetoric
imagery
personification
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paradox
common phrase agreed upon by everyone
word/phrase that is contradictory, but is true or possible
phrase that is "politically correct"
phrase that upon 1st read is not possible, but really can exist, happen
52
climax
turning point at the very end of the text
turning point in the action
turning point at the beginning of the text
turning point where protagonist dies
53
Daisy admired...gardens, sparkling odor of jonquils, frothy odor of hawthorn and plum blossoms....
imagery
juxtaposition
ambivalence
euphemism
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"Bang!" went the car's tailpipe
euphony
cacophony
diatribe
jargon
55
connotation
short witty saying
word used to eliminate extra words in a statement
word's meaning is dictionary definition
word's meaning is more than its basic definition
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epigram
not understanding
substituting a more pleasant word for a harsher word
short, witty saying
a message sent to a character through traditional means
57
colloquialism
when literature fails to engage the reader
word or phrase that is informal and used in ordinary conversation; slang.
when author uses complex sentences in the writing.
when the characters all speak very formally.
58
stereotype
preconceived idea about characters present in other literature
music that repeats
preconceived idea about a group that is not usually true
preconceived idea about the text that is not true
59
"I think that voice held him most, with its fluctuating, feverish warmth....."
imagery
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
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Once Jordan Baker tells Nick why Gatsby bought his house in West Egg, Nick experiences this
ambivalence
epiphany
euphemism
conflict

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