Unit 2 Flashcards

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Catharsis (n.):

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The process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, thereby as a form of relief

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Solace (n.):

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Comfort in a time of distress and sadness

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Ineffable (adj.):

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Too great or extreme to be expressed in words

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Magnitude (n.):

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The great size or extent of something

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Correspondence (n.):

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A close similarity, connection, or equivalence

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Communion (n.):

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The sharing or exchange of intimate thoughts or feelings, especially when it is on the mental or spiritual level

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Solitude (n.):

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The state or situation of being alone

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Central Idea (term):

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The unifying element of the story that ties together the points of the writing to create the main message of the story

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Theme (n.):

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The common messages or topics of a text

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Confidence (n.):

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The feeling or belief that one could trust or rely on someone or something

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Verses (n.):

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Writing arranged through words, lines, or phrases (typically in poetry)

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Tangible (adj.):

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Perceptible by touch

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Endure (v.):

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Remain in existence; last

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Transitory (adj.):

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Not permanent

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Preface (n.):

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An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims

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Kinship (n.):

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Blood relationship

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Faults (n.):

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Unattractive or unsatisfactory features, typically in pieces of work or someone’s character

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Assent (n./v.):

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Expression of approval or agreement

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Impulse (n.):

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A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act

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Accordance (n.):

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conformity or agreement

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Solemn (adj.):

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serious and dignified

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Facile (adj.):

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Easily achieved; effortless

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Abundance (adj.):

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A very large quantity of something

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Heartfelt (adj.):

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Sincere

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Indifferent (adj.):
neither good nor bad; mediocre
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Immersion (n.):
The action of completely dipping something in a substance
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Descent (v.):
The action of moving downward, dropping, or falling
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Renounce (v.):
To give up and stop consuming or using
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Idolatry (n.):
Extreme love and admiration for someone or something
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Literary Elements vs. Literary Devices
Literacy elements are basic components of a story, such as character, setting, plot, and theme. These are building blocks that create the structure of literacy work. Literacy devices are techniques used by the writer to add depth and meaning to their writing
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Metaphor (n.):
comparison without using like, as, or than
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Simile (n.):
Comparing two things using like, than, or as
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Hyperbole (n.):
An exaggeration
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Understatement (n.):
An under exaggeration
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Synaesthesia (n.):
The blending of human senses to describe an object
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Repetition (n.):
repeating
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Repetition (n.):
Repeating words or phrases for emphasis or effect
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Juxtaposition (n.):
Placing two things next to each other to compare or contrast them
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Symbolism (n.):
when one thing represents another
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Assonance (n.)
Repetition of vowel sounds
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Rhyme (n.)
when words have matching endings
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Anaphora (n.)
Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences
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Symploce (n.)
Repeating a word or phrase at the beginning and another at the end of several lines
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Epistrophe (n.)
Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences
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Alliteration (n.)
Repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words
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Adnomination (n.):
Repetition of words with similar roots
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Amplification (n.)
Making something bigger or more important by adding details or examples
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Tempest (n.):
A violent windy storm
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Quiver (v.):
To tremble or shake
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Restless (adj.):
Unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
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Ecstasy (n.):
extreme happiness
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Enflamed (adj.):
The state of being on fire
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Enchant (v.):
Fill something with great delight; charm
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Furrow (v.)
To make a trail in a surface
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Toiler (n.):
Someone who works long and hard
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Toiler (n.):
Someone who works long and hard
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Aggrieved (adj.):
Feeling resentment after being treated unfairly
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Reaper (n.):
Someone or something that harvests crops
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Sap (n.):
Tree syrup
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Veil (n.):
A piece of material worn by women to conceal their face
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Eternity (n.):
Never ending in time
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Facet (n.):
A particular aspect or feature of something