ATAR English Vocabulary – Day 2 & Day 3

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Vocabulary flashcards covering key literary terms from ATAR English Day 2 & Day 3 sessions.

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foreshadowing

A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story.

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allusion

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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motif

A recurring symbol, theme, or idea in a literary work.

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tone

The writer's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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dystopia

An imagined society characterized by suffering or injustice.

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authorial intent

The purpose or message the author wants to communicate.

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metaphor

A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things.

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hyperbole

Exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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satire

The use of humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or expose.

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catharsis

An emotional release experienced by the audience.

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epiphany

A sudden realization or insight.

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foible

A minor weakness or flaw in a character.

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antithesis

A contrast or opposition between two ideas.

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ambiguity

The quality of having more than one interpretation.

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verisimilitude

The appearance of being true or real in a narrative.

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foreshadow

To give a hint or indication of a future event in the story.

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context

The time, place, and situation in which something happens.

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characterisation

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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narrative perspective

The point of view from which the story is told.

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theme

The central idea or underlying message of a text.

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setting

The time and place in which the story unfolds.

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paradox

A seemingly contradictory statement that may reveal a truth.

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irony

A contrast between expectation and reality.

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pathos

An appeal to the audience’s emotions.

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ethos

An appeal to the speaker’s credibility and character.

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logos

An appeal to logic and reason.

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allegory

A story or image that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.

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personification

Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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anagnorisis

A moment of critical discovery or recognition in a story.

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protagonist

The main character in a literary work.