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Allegory
What is "a story in which the narrative or characters carry an underlying symbolic, metaphorical, or possibly an ethical meaning".
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a brief explanation, summary, or evaluation of a text or work of literature.
What is annotation.
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archetype
What is "an abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form".
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The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.
What is canon.
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The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.
What is connotation.
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alliteration
What is "the repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines of poetry or prose".
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a character or force in a work of literature that, by opposing the protagonist produces tension or conflict.
What is antagonist.
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assonance
What is "the repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words or lines in poetry and prose".
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"Seize the day"
What is Carpe diem.
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The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry.
What is consonance.
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allusion
What is "a reference to a person, place, or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea".
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a rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences.
What is antithesis.
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blank verse
What is "poetry written in iambic pentameter, the primary meter used in English poetry and the works of Shakespeare and Milton".
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A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.
What is classic.
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antagonist
What is "a character or force in a work of literature that, by opposing the protagonist, produces tension or conflict".
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ambiguity
What is "a vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretations".
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a short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.
What is aphorism.
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cacophony
What is "grating, inharmonious sounds".
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The high point, or turning point, of a story or play
What is climax.
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antithesis
What is "a rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences".
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anachronism
What is "a person, scene, event, or other element in literature that fails to correspond with the time or era in which the work is set".
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a rhetorical device in which a speaker addresses a person or personified thing not present.
What is apostrophe.
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caesura
What is "a pause somewhere in the middle of a verse, often (but not always) marked by punctuation".
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A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language.
What is conceit.
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aphorism
What is "a short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment".