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define gustatory
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a smell based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a visual based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a taste based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a touch based experience
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define flat
not really too much to the character
interesting characters
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define concrete language
words or phrases that are meant to be taken literally
literal definition of a word
words that describe specific objects
words that imitate the sounds they represent
4
define consonance
repitition of the last vowel in a word
words that ryhyme and are close together in a sentence
literal definition of a word
5
define tone
way words are arranged in a sentence
attitude or mood conveyed in writing
words that ryhyme and are close together in a sentence
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define epic hero
A poem that tells of a Heros personality
The "perfect individual"
embodies the values and ideals of a culture
A poem that tells of a heros journey
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define juxtaposition
putting two opposites next to each other
literal definition of a word
words that ryhyme and are close together in a sentence
one foot
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define indirect characterization
implies how a character is
shows the backstory of a character
Tell audience the motives of a character
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define stream of conciousness
tells the story through only one POV
one level of consiousness to another
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define onomatopoeia
words that imitate the sounds they make
repitition of the last vowel of a word
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define imagery
use of descriptive language to create a vivid picture
comparison of two unalike things
use descriptive language to create taste based experiences
giving human like qualities to non humans
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dramatical irony is....
audience knows something the characters do not
says something but means something else
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define rythm and scansion
unstressed followed by 2 stressed
2 stressed syllables
pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry
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define POV
one level of consciousness
relationship between the story and the narrarator
no emotions or judgements
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define epic poem
A poem that tells of a heros journey
A poem that tells of a heros personality
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define figurative language
ways words are arranged in a sentence
comparison of two things using like or as
words or phrases that are not to be taken literally
literal definition of a word
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define hexameter
2 foot
6 foot
5 foot
1 foot
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define monometer
12 feet
6 feet
1 foot
8 feet
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define syntax
attitude or mood conveyed when writing
repition of the last vowel of a word
making words sound good when you say them out loud
way words are arranged in a sentence
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define pentameter
2 foot
5 foot
12 foot
6 foot
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define satire
humor, irony and exaggeration to make fun of human void
rythym and scansion
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define diameter
1 foot
3 feet
4 feet
2 feet
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spondaic
1 unstressed by stressed
2 stressed
2 unstressed by stressed
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imabic
2 unstressed followed by stressed
unstressed followed by stressed
unstressed followed but 2 stressed
stressed followed by unstressed
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define situational irony
words that ryhyme and are close together in a sentence
says something but means something else
audience knows something the characters do not
outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected to happen
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define characterization
develops traits, personality, and motivations of characters through a story
tells the audience the plot of the story
Judges a character based on actions
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define simile
emotional or cultural meaning of a word
techniques used in writing to create specific effects
choice of words used
comparison of two unalike things using like or as
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define personification
giving non humans human like qualities
repitition of the last vowel in a word
comparison of two unalike things
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a touch based experience
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define cacophony
words that make harsh sounds when you say them out loud
words that ryhyme and are close together in a sentence
comparison of two unalike things
descriptive langauge to create audio experiences
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define direct characterization
Implies how a character is
directly states how a character is
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define archetype
symbol to represent something that is universally understood
central idea the author is trying to convey
language that is opposite of what is expected
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define symbol
one foot
unit of meter that has 1 stressed syllable in a line of poetry
says something but means something else
person, object, or theme to represent something
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anapestic
unstressed then stressed
2 unstressed followed by stressed
stressed followed by unstressed
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define connotation
literal definition of a word
emotional or cultural meaning of a word
way words are arranged in a sentence
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a touch based experience
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define assonance
words in a sentence that rhyme are put next to each other and are repeated
literal definition of a word
choice of words used
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define tactile language
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a touch based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a audio based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a taste based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a visual based experience
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define motif
humor, irony, exaggeration to critizice something or someone
image or symbol that appears through a work of literature
statement that seems unrealistic but has a deeper meaning
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define third person limited
"God's eye" point of view
tells the story through the perspective of only one character
able to shift POVs
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define extended metaphor
comparison of two unalike things
comaparison that is used alot in a speech to explain an idea
a similie
words that are close together that start with the same sound
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define trimeter
9 foot
3 foot
1 foot
6 foot
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define euphony
words that make nice sounds when you say them out loud
words that imitate the sounds they represent
attitude or mood conveyed in writing
words that make harsh sounds when you say them out loud
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What are the 5 different techniques for indirect characterization
rythym, scansion, motive, plot
indirect, direct, realization, hope, dreams
actions, thoughts, appearence, reactions, dialouge
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define first person central
Main character of the story/ the protagonist
The antagonist
The side characters
The brother of the main character
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define objective
Uses the first person POV
observable facts only
"Fly on the wall" POV
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what are the four methods of satire
exaggeration, incongruity, reversal, parody
iambic, incongruity, tetrameter
spondaic, trochaic, anapestic, dactylic
pardoy, rythm, though, exaggeration
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trochaic
2 stressed followed by unstressed
stressed followed by unstressed
2 unstressed followed by stressed
unstressed then stressed
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what is a foot
unit of meter that has 1 stressed syllable and 1 or more unstressed
rythmic structure of a poem
2 stressed syllables
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define olfactory language
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a touch based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a visual based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a smell based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a audio based experience
49
define diction
repitition of the last vowel of a word
choice of words used
emotional or cultural meaning of a word
literal definition of a word
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define mood
2 stressed followed by an unstressed
emotional atmosphere in writing
phrase that combines two contradicting words and creates a new meaning
outcome of a situation is different from what is expected
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define heroic couplet
2 rhymed lines of imabic pentameter
2 unrhymed lines of iambic tetrameter
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define alliteration
words that create harsh sounds when you say them outloud
words that ryhyme and are close together in a sentence
words that make nice sounds when you say them outloud
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define visual language
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a audio based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a taste based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a visual based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a touch based experience
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define abstract language
use of descriptive language that describes ideas, concepts and or emotions
comparison of two unalike things
choice of words used
emotional or cultural meaning of a word
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define third person omniscent
"Gods eye" POV
only can see one character's POV
can shift POVs
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define tetrameter
5 foot
1 foot
2 foot
4 foot
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define sound and sense devices
words that ryhyme and are close together in a sentence
techniques used in writing to create specific effects or meanings
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define static
characters that go through little to no change in a story
characters that go through big changes throughout a story
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define blank verse
evil character in a story
unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter
1 rhymed lines of iambic penatmeter
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dactylic
stressed by an unstressed
stressed following by 2 unstressed
stressed followed by unstressed
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define irony
words that ryhyme and are close together in a sentence
something the audience knows but the characters do not
langauge that is the opposite of what is expected or intended
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define meter
literal definition of a poem
stressed followed by unstressed
rythmic structure of a poem
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verbal irony is....
unit of meter that has 1 stressed syllable and 1 or more unstressed
2 stressed followed by 1 unstressed
2 stressed syllables
says something but means something else
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define implied metaphor
choice of words used
comparison without using like or as that is implied
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a touch based experience
emotional or cultural meaning of a word
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define denotation
choice of words used
literal definition of a word
way words are arranged in a sentence
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define round character descriptions
fat characters
interesting characters with lots of qualities
boring characters
scared characters
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define direct metaphor
comparison of two unalike things using like or as
comparison of two unalike things that is directly stated
words or phrases that need to be taken literally
words that create harsh sounds when spoken
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define dynamic
characters that go through big changes throughout a story
characters that go through little to no change in a story
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define aural language
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a taste based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a touch based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a visual based experience
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a audio based experience
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define literal language
words or phrases that are meant to be taken literally
comparison of two unalike things
use of descirptive language that gives the reader a touch based experience
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define oxymoron
two words that contradict together so that is creates a new meaning
language that is opposite of what is expected
literal definition of a word
