English Final

Question	Answer
allegory	story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.
alliteration	the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
allusion	n expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly
antagonist	is a character, group of characters, institution, or concept that stands in or represents opposition against which the protagonist(s) must contend.
bildungsroman	a novel dealing with one person's formative years or spiritual education.
connotation	an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
foreshadowing	be a warning or indication of (a future event).
hubris	excessive pride or self-confidence.
juxtaposition	the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
motif	a decorative design or pattern.
satire	the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
syntax	the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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