Literary Devices Pre-AP Flashcards
1
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portrayal; description
Direct and Indirect; he had brown eyes and blond hair
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Characterization
2
Q
a reference; mention of something
Chesire smile from Alice in Wonderland
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Allusion
3
Q
a subject of discussion; topic
perserverane, survival, etc.
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Theme
4
Q
use of words that is opposite than the literal meaning
the police officer was arrested
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Irony
5
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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
