Literary Terms 0.0 / 5 ? English LiteratureLiterary TermsInternational BaccalaureateOther Created by: DibbleCreated on: 21-12-13 12:17 Allegory A story or narrative, which has a deeper meaning below the surface 1 of 9 Alliteration The repetition of the same consonant sound, particularly at the beginning of each word 2 of 9 Allusion Implied reference to another event, person, place or work of lit, offering another layer of meaning 3 of 9 Ambivalence indicates more than one possible attitude is being displayed by the writer towards a character, theme or idea. 4 of 9 Antithesis contrasting ideas or words that are balanced against each other. 5 of 9 Connotation an implication attached to a word or phrase. It is suggested rather than being explicit. 6 of 9 Couplet two consecutive lines of verse that rhyme 7 of 9 Colloquial ordinary, every day speech 8 of 9 Catharsis a purging of the emotions which take place at the end of a tragedy 9 of 9
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