Terms For ATOTC Flashcards
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Anaphora
Rhetorical figure of repetition, same words, phrases are repeated in lines. Creating emphasis
Parallel Structure
Elements in a sentence are grammaticaly parallel
Just a position
Pairing two opposites together in order to highlight their differences
Parody
Mocking imitation of the style or literary work of ridiculing the style habits of a other author
Setting
England and France book opens in 1775
Characterization
Dynamic, round, static, flat
Irony
Dramatic, basic, verbal
Litotes
Ironic understatement
Syntax
arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence, and how a writer’s choices in sentence structure can create specific effects
Diction
Word choice
Allusion
indirect references to famous people, places, events, or works of art, often used to enrich meaning and create a deeper connection with the reader.
Oxymoron
seemingly contradictory terms appear in conjunction, creating a paradoxical effect. Here are some examples from literature: “loving hate” and “bittersweet”