AP lang 2

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Foreshadowing definition

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when an author gives hints about what will occur later in a story

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foreshadowing example

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A pair of star-crossed lovers… Doth with their death bury their parents’ strife” signifies that romeo and juliet will die

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foreshadowing impact

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can be used to build suspense and tension, aswell as increase readers engagement

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genre definition

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The major category into which a literary work fits is The basic divisions of literature are prose, poetry, and drama. However, genres can be subdivided as well

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gothic definition

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writing characterized by gloom, mystery, frear, and/or death. also refers to an architectural stel of the middle ages

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gothic example

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Frankenstein, Dracula

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imagery definition

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word or words that create a picture in the reader’s mind. Usually involved the five senses and figures of speech

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imagery examples

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the socks smelt so bad that they were green with flies hovering around

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imagery impact

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deepen the comprehension of what is happening, and add symbolism

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invective definition

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a long, emotionally violent attack using strong, abusive language.

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invective example

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and i hope that you die and your death’ll come soon.

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invective impact

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to attack, belittle, or frighten an opponent

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irony definition

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when the opposite of what you expect to happen does.

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verbal irony definition

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when you say something and mean the opposite/something different.

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verbal irony example

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if your gym teacher wants you to run a mile in eight minutes or faster but calls ita “walk in the park:”

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verbal irony impact

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to emphasize a point, express humor, or level a sharp criticism

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dramatic irony defintion

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when the audience knows something that the character doesnt

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dramatic irony example

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we know who the killer of scream is, and we know where he hides, but the character does not

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dramatic irony impact

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engage the reader with the story

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situational irony definition

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outcome of situation is the opposite of what was expected

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situational irony example

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the kid tried to sneak in the movies for an hour and missed over half of it, but then the worker said the movie was free.

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situational irony impact

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create a surprise, and engage the reader by making them question the narrative.

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juxtaposition definition

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lacing things side by side for the purposes of comparison. Authors often use juxtaposition of ideas or examples in order to make a point.

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juxtaposition example

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author uses this by placing a protagonists happy memories against the backdrop of her current struggles

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juxtaposition impact

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prove emotional depth and understand thematic elements

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mood definition

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The atmosphere created by the literature and accomplished through word choice (diction). Syntax is often a creator of mood since word order, sentence length and strength and complexity also affect pacing and therefore mood. Setting, tone, and events can all affect the mood.

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motif definition

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recurring element or theme to develop the message

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motif example

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to kill a mocking bird, you never really understand another person until you consider things from his or her point of view

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motif impact

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deeper insight into characters and plot

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oxymoron definition

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2 contradictory terms are combined to create a unique expression

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oxymoron example

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jumbo shrimp

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oxymoron impact

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provoke thought and complexity

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pacing definition

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speed or tempo of authors writing

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pacing example

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fast pacing during a climatic battle creates sense of urgency

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pacing impact

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build tension and help readers experience more emotions of the narrator

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paradox definition

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seemingly contradictory situation which is actually true

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paradox example

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you cant get a job without experience, and you cant get experience without getting a job

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paradox impact

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readers persceptions are challenged and provoke deeper inquiry into themes and characters

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parallelism definition

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rhetorical device that involves using similar structures in related phrases or clauses to create clarity/rythym

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parallelism example

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to laugh, to love, to live

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parallelism impact

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create coherence and emphasize key themes

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anaphoria definition

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repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences

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anaphoria example

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i came, i saw, i conquered

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anaphoria impact

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show strong emotional responses

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chiasmus definition

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when the same words are used twince in succession, but the 2nd time, words are reversed

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chiasmus example

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fair is foul and foul is fair

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chiasmus impact

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enhance language and make statements more striking, engages readers attention

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antithesis definition

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two opposite contracting words/phrases

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antithesis example

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it was the best of times, it was the worst of times

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antithesis impact

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complexity in themes and characters, deeper meaning and perspectives

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zeugma definition

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when a single word governs or modifies two or more other words.

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zeugma example

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i quickly dressed myself and the salad

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zeugma impact

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stylistic flair, creating connection between 2 diff ideas

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parenthetical idea definition

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Parentheses are used to set off an idea from the rest of the sentence. It is almost considered an aside...a whisper, and should be used sparingly for effect, rather than repeatedly. Parentheses can also be used to set off dates and numbers.

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parenthetical idea example

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In a short time (and the time is getting shorter by the gallon) America will be out of oil.”

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parenthetical idea impact

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add additional info without disrupting the flow of the narrative

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parody definition

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An exaggerated imitation of a serious work for humorous purposes. It borrows words or phrases from an original, and pokes fun at it. This is also a form of allusion, since it is referencing a previous text, event, etc. The Simpsons often parody Shakespeare plays. Saturday Night Live also parodies famous persons and events. Do not confuse with satire.

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parody example

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parody of a classic film, includes exaggerated characters/scenarios

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persona definition

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the fictional mask or narrator that tells a story, do not confuse with alter-ego