Literary Devices Pre-AP Flashcards

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portrayal; description

Direct and Indirect; he had brown eyes and blond hair

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Characterization

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a reference; mention of something

Chesire smile from Alice in Wonderland

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Allusion

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a subject of discussion; topic

perserverane, survival, etc.

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Theme

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use of words that is opposite than the literal meaning

the police officer was arrested

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Irony

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a representation or spiritual meaning through concrete/material forms
Animal farm is an allegory to the Russian revolution

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Allegory

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