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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.
allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.
motif
A recurring symbol, theme, or idea in a literary work.
tone
The writer's attitude toward the subject or audience.
dystopia
An imagined society characterized by suffering or injustice.
authorial intent
The purpose or message the author wants to communicate.
metaphor
A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things.
hyperbole
Exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
satire
The use of humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or expose.
catharsis
An emotional release experienced by the audience.
epiphany
A sudden realization or insight.
foible
A minor weakness or flaw in a character.
antithesis
A contrast or opposition between two ideas.
ambiguity
The quality of having more than one interpretation.
verisimilitude
The appearance of being true or real in a narrative.
foreshadow
To give a hint or indication of a future event in the story.
context
The time, place, and situation in which something happens.
characterisation
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.
narrative perspective
The point of view from which the story is told.
theme
The central idea or underlying message of a text.
setting
The time and place in which the story unfolds.
paradox
A seemingly contradictory statement that may reveal a truth.
irony
A contrast between expectation and reality.
pathos
An appeal to the audience’s emotions.
ethos
An appeal to the speaker’s credibility and character.
logos
An appeal to logic and reason.
allegory
A story or image that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.
personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
anagnorisis
A moment of critical discovery or recognition in a story.
protagonist
The main character in a literary work.