English Flashcards
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What is an allegory?
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Allegories often use symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper messages.
What is anthropomorphism?
The showing or treating of animals, gods, and objects as if they are human in appearance, character, or behaviour.
This literary device is commonly used in fables and children’s literature.
What is a fairy tale?
A story for children with fantastical elements.
Fairy tales often include magical creatures, enchanted settings, and moral lessons.
What is a dystopia?
An imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian.
Dystopian literature explores themes of oppression, surveillance, and loss of individuality.
What is irony?
A situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result.
Irony can be situational, verbal, or dramatic.
What is a maxim?
A short, memorable statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
Maxims are often used to convey wisdom or moral lessons.
What is a moral?
A principle or belief concerning right and wrong behaviour.
Morals are often conveyed through stories or fables.
What is objective?
Based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings.
Objective writing aims to present information without bias.
What is an omniscient narrator?
A third-person narrator who knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters.
This type of narrator provides a comprehensive view of the story’s events and characters.
