Lit Terms 41-60

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Explication
The act of interpreting or discovering the meaning of a text, involving close reading and attention to figurative language.
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Fable
A very short story featuring animals that teaches a practical lesson about life, exemplified by Aesop's Fables.
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Farce
A type of comedy characterized by exaggerated and improbable situations, often involving stereotyped characters.
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Figurative Language
Language that uses figures of speech, such as similes and metaphors, to convey meanings that are not literal.
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Flashback
A narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to depict events that occurred earlier.
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Foil
A character who contrasts with another character, highlighting particular qualities of the main character.
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Foreshadowing
The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the narrative.
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Free Verse
A form of poetry that does not adhere to a regular meter or rhyme scheme, allowing for greater freedom of expression.
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Hyperbole
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
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Hypotactic
A sentence structure that uses connecting words to show the relationship between clauses.
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Imagery
The use of descriptive language that evokes sensory experiences, painting vivid pictures in the reader's mind.
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Inversion
The reversal of the normal word order in a sentence, often used for emphasis or poetic effect.
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Irony
A literary device that highlights a discrepancy between appearances and reality.
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Verbal Irony
Occurs when a speaker says one thing but means another, often sarcastically.
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Situational Irony
Happens when there is a stark contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs.
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Dramatic Irony
A situation in which the audience knows more about the circumstances than the characters.
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Juxtaposition
A rhetorical device that places contrasting ideas or images close together to highlight their differences.
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Local Color
A literary technique that emphasizes the characteristics of a specific region, enriching the narrative.
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Litotes
A form of understatement that emphasizes a positive statement by negating its opposite.
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Imagery
The use of vivid and descriptive language to create mental images, enhancing the reader's experience.