ENGL 1005 Literature: A Global Perspective - Week 8 Review

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These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the ENGL 1005 Literature course, specifically focusing on nature writing, personal essays, and activist writing.

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Nature Writing

A literary genre that focuses on the environment and the relationship between human experience and the natural world.

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Environmental Writing

A form of writing that discusses the environment, its challenges, and the relationship humans have with it.

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Personal Essay

A non-fiction writing that reflects on the writer's life experiences, often focusing on specific memories and explorations of interest.

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Activist Writer

A writer who uses their craft to advocate for social or political change and engages with current issues through their work.

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Synecdoche

A literary term in which a part represents the whole or vice versa.

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Volta

A turn or shift in thought and feeling within a poem.

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Fixed Verse Poetry

Poetry that follows a strict structure, often with a set rhyme scheme and rhythm.

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Open Verse Poetry

Poetry that does not conform to traditional structures, allowing for flexibility in form and expression.