AMLT Lit Terms SEM. 1

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tragic hero

main character that goes through a series of trials leading to a final catastrophe caused by a character’s flaws

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Satire

Mockery for the purpose of change

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foil

character used to contrast the main character to highlight qualities of the main character

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symbolism

use of a concrete object to represent an abstract idea

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ambiguity

doubleness or inconclusiveness of meaning

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allegory

a story poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning

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hubris

excessive pride

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crucible

severe test or trial

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abivalence

coexistence of conflicting feelings or attitudes of an author or a reader

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aphorism

a tursely phrase, statement of truth or opinion

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assonance

repetition of the vowel sound

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carpe diem

seize the day

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yawp

loud cry or yell

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vernacular

speech specific to a certain area or era sometimes called slang

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didactic

text intended to teach

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maxim

short statement of truth

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tradgedy

drama where the main character experiences downfall due to character flaws

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etymology

the study of the word origins

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nostalgia

fondness for the past

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elegy

poem of lament / remembrance - O capitan my capitan

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unreliable narrator

one who does not fully grasp (or lies about) the significance of the events he/she comments on

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dynamic character

basic character changes during the story

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paradox

seeming contradiction

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antipathy

feeling of dislike