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Allegory
a story, poem or picture that has a hidden meaning in it
Allusion
Referencing something according to a text
Anachronism
Something that is out of time in history
Archetype
A stereotypical character
Connotation
Emotional association
Denotation
Literal meaning of the word
Diction
Word Choice
Ethos
Persuading an audience according to credibility
Fallacy
A mistaken belief based on an incorrect argument
Foil
A character that is there to contrast/emphasize another character
Foreshadowing
A warning or indication of a future event
Genre
categories of literature or movies based on similar characteristics
Hyperbole
An exaggerated statement
Inference
Educated guess
Irony
Something that signifies the opposite, usually for humor
Juxtaposition
Contrasting 2 things side by side
Logos
The appeal to logic and reason
Metaphor
Comparing something not using “like” or “as”
Onomatopoeia
Naming a thing or action
Oxymoron
A figure of speech where two things contradict each other
Paradox
A contradictory statement
Pathos
To persuade and audience using emotion
Personification
Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman
Satire
Use of humor or irony to expose or criticize something or someone
Simile
Comparing something using like or as
Symbolism
Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities
Syntax
The arrangement of words to create well-formed sentences
Theme
The topic/message of a piece of literature
Tone
The general character or attitude of a place. A piece of writing, or someones voice
Tragedy
An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress.
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