English2 - U2/3 - ORANGE (Definitions)

Allegory

A narrative in which characters, events, and settings represent abstract ideas or moral qualities

Allusion

A brief reference to a well-known person, event, text, or myth without explicit explanation

Analogy

A comparison between two unlike this to clarify or explain an idea

Anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences

Archetype

A universally recognized character, symbol, or pattern that recurs across literatures and cultures

Canon

A collection of works considered authoritative or essential within a literary tradition

Mixed Metaphor

A combination of inconsistent metaphors that creates confusion rather than clarity

Dead Metaphor

A metaphor that has lost its figurative impact through overuse and is understood literally.

Motif

A recurring image, phrase, or idea that supports a central theme

Parallelism

The use of similar grammatical structures to express related ideas

Pastiche

A work that imitates the style of another author or genre, often as tribute rather than satire

Parataxis

The placement of phrases or clauses side by side without clear logical connectors

Poetic License

The intentional departure from standard grammar or facts for artistic effect

Polysyndeton

The deliberate use of many conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses

Stanza

A grouped set of lines in a poem, separated by spacing

Verse

Writing arranged in lines with deliberate rhythm or meter