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English D - I
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English
10th Grade
11/15/2015

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Denonation
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a translation of a sign to its meaning, precisely to its literal meaning, more or less like dictionaries try to define it. Denotation is sometimes contrasted to connotation, which translates a sign to meanings associated with it
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Description
Definition
a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event.
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Dialogue
Definition
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
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Direct Presentation
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In direct presentation, a character is described by the author, the narrator or the other characters
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Drama
Definition
an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances.
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Dynamic Character
Definition
character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude
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Exposition
Definition
a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
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Falling action
Definition
defined as the parts of a story after the climax and before the very end.
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Figurative Language
Definition
uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation
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First person
Definition
point of view (who is telling a story) where the story is narrated by one character at a time
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Flashback
Definition
A flashback is a transition in a story to an earlier time, that interrupts the normal chronological order of events
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Flat character
Definition
Flat characters are two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work.
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Foil
Definition
it means that that character serves to highlight one or more attributes of another character
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Foreshadowing
Definition
be a warning or indication of (a future event).
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Free verse
Definition
Free verse is an open form of poetry. It does not use consistent meter patterns
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Genre
Definition
a specific type of music, film, or writing
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Hyperbole
Definition
is an extreme exaggeration used to make a point
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Image
Definition
A simile or metaphor
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Imagery
Definition
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
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Indirect presentation
Definition
Indirect presentation is a writing technique related to characterization. Through indirect presentation, the reader learns about the character's personality through his thoughts
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Irony
Definition
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
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