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Literary Elements: Set 1
They are elements of literature...
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English
11th Grade
11/02/2015

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Cacophony
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A harsh, chaotic combination of noises and sounds.
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Hubris
Definition
Excessive pride by a character
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Anaphora
Definition
The use of a different word or phrase to avoid repetition
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Diction
Definition
The choice of phrases or words in a writing.
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Connotation
Definition
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literarty or primary meaning.
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Apostrophe

Definition
A passage in a piece of literature directed to someone else, usually dead or absent.
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Colloquialism
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An informal word or phrase, often used in conversations.
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Anachronism
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An object that is appropriate for one era but present in another.
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Inversion
Definition
Reversal of the normal order of words.
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Allegory
Definition
Culture that can be interpretted to reveal a hidden meaning.
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Aphorism
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A saying describing a general truth or concept.
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Denotation
Definition
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings invoked.
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Hyperbole
Definition
Extreme exaggeration that is not meant to be taken seriously.
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