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    Name________________________ Literary Terms Glossary English I Academic NOTE: You will need to keep and use this glossary for the ENTIRE YEAR. You MUST keep it in your English notebook at all times. Basic Literary Terms Setting: The time‚ place‚ or weather in which a story takes place Theme: The central idea in a work of literature; the author’s message Symbol: An object or name that stands for itself as well as for something else Metaphor: A DIRECT

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    William Shakespeare’s uses of literary elements are evident all throughout the play. In Act 2 Shakespeare uses many forms of symbolism and notable quotes to express his ideas. His use of metaphors and similes help construct his play. Act 2 really portrays the exploration of comic relief‚ conflict and metaphorical thoughts. Comic relief allowed Shakespeare to include elements of humour throughout the play‚ that otherwise was generally serious. These humorous interludes give the audience a rest from

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    Elements of literary analysis Plot Summary Setting Character Analysis Theme Symbolism and Metaphor Conflict Moral Plot Summary The narrative structure of a story is divided into 5 parts. Organize‚ by list or diagram‚ the events of the story into the following points using as few words as possible. (Complicated stories may have multiple turning points.) #1 Exposition (introduction) Introduces the main characters‚ setting‚ and conflict. #2 Rising Action (conflict complicated) Secondary

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    sixty-million people with his masterpiece‚ The Alchemist. A powerful message requires a fortified medium to encompass readers in full immersion‚ and Coelho has diligently provided a tale capable of entertaining and uplifting readers by great use of literary elements. These writing techniques show readers the life of Santiago as he grows as a person and finds himself in obscure situations. The Alchemist inspires its readers to follow their dreams by expert use of symbols‚ characterization‚ foreshadowing

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    including Kiera Knightly and James McAvoy . The brilliant Director Joe Wright combined with screenwriter Christopher Hampton turns the bestseller into the award winning picture. Though adapted for the big screen‚ the film still contains important literary elements such as: theme‚ symbolism‚ conflicts‚ and setting. One major theme of the movie is thing aren’t always as they appear . The major character Briony in many instances misinterprets what she has witnessed and these misunderstanding ruin the

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    October 28: Chapters 6-12 Idea Development Literary Aspects Human Needs After Victor reads the letters from Elizabeth and is accompanied by Henry‚ he surrounds himself with other individuals and interacts with them. He strays from his previously secluded state and begins to act more “normally.” However‚ after Victor receives the news of the murder of William and the eventual death of Justine‚ he resolves to separate himself from the others again out of guilt and becomes miserable. His misery does

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    Amy Tan has a contentious relationship with her mother perceived from her hostile tone. All mother-daughter relationships have troubles. In excerpts from Amy Chua’s memoir‚ Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom‚ and Amy Tan’s novel‚ The Joy Luck Club‚ mother-daughter relationships can be seen through diction‚ and tone. The annoyed tone in the situation between Amy Chua and her daughter shows a caring relationship while the hostile and hateful tone in Amy Tan’s excerpt shows a poor relationship with a hateful

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    the short scene‚ Sula‚ by Toni Morrison‚ there are several different elements of literature imbedded within the writing. First and foremost‚ there are two main characters within the plot. There is the protagonist‚ while the other is an example of a stereotypical black woman with many children‚ overall an innocent bystander in the plot. Both of these characters are being discriminated upon by the antagonist. There are other elements in the short scene‚ such as conflicts between characters‚ and a character

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    through “Fish Cheeks” and “Melting Pot” but is also important in my life (or our world today). Above all else‚ both “Fish Cheeks” and “Melting Pot” shows that it is essential to our identity and the distinctions that make us interesting. One quote from the story "Fish Cheeks" is‚ “At the end of the meal‚ my father leaned back and belched loudly‚ thanking my mother for her fine cooking. "It’s a polite Chinese custom to show you are satisfied‚" explained Amy’s father. This pivotal quote from "Fish Cheeks"

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    The famous trumpet theme of Godfather movie embodies the character Godfather as he stands as the character is presented to us. Noble and yet emanating a sense of solitude he allows an audience in which woes or wishes will be expressed. One can’t help but wonder… how does such a figure come to possess‚ wield and symbolize such a power. Following such a solemn introduction‚ almost whimsical‚ the waltz unfolds. at 0:35 Light‚ possessing minor harmonies pulsating with the energy and feigned happiness

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