definitions
symbol
object, character, or event that represents a more profound meaning or concept
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sonnet
A poetic form consisting of 14 lines, typically in iambic pentameter, often exploring themes of love.
Minstrel show
shows were theatrical performances that mocked African Americans, perpetuating stereotypes.
what is a story within a story?
Frame Narrative
mood
The emotional atmosphere of a literary work that evokes feelings in the reader.
Unreliable Narrator
A narrator whose credibility is compromised, leading the reader to question the truth of the narrative.
Trickster
A character who uses cunning and deceit to achieve their goals, often challenging the status quo.
Jim Crow
laws enforced racial segregation in the Southern U.S.
How many lines are in a sonnet?
14
theme
the central idea or message conveyed.
Frame Narrative
A story within a story, where one narrative is presented as a framework for another.
Foreshadowing
A literary device used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
Victorian debtor prisons
Institutions where people unable to pay debts were imprisoned.
Victorian debtor workhouses
facilities for the impoverished.
dialect
A particular form of language or speech characteristic of a specific region or group.
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3rd person limited omniscient POV
a narrative perspective allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of one character, while other characters remain unknown.
19th Century Opium Use
lead to addiction and social problems and serves as a reminder of how substances can impact society, as explored in works that discuss this period.
difference between trickster and unreliable narrator?
Trickster - A *character* who uses cunning and deceit to achieve their goals.
Unreliable Narrator - A *narrator* whose credibility is compromised.
personification
Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects
Gothic Literature
A genre characterized by dark, mysterious settings, supernatural elements, and emotional extremes.
Epigraph
A quotation at the beginning of a literary work, suggesting its theme or setting the tone.
Ancestor Veneration
Honoring and revering one’s ancestors, common in many cultures, including various Asian and African traditions.
Where is iambic pentameter used?