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Unveiling Literary Nuances: Themes, Tone and Diction

Explore the intricate elements of literary terms such as allusion, theme, tone, and diction to understand their significance in conveying central ideas in works of literature. Discover how these devices shape the narrative and evoke emotions in readers.

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Unveiling Literary Nuances: Themes, Tone and Diction

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  1. Literary Terms Allusion Betty, Sarah, Adriana

  2. Theme A central idea that the literary work conveys, either directly or implicitly Classification: Narration Ex: Robert Browning, “Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister” pg.163

  3. Tone The speaker's attitude towards the subject matter and audience Classification: Narration Ex: Robert Browning, “Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister” pg.163

  4. Diction The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing Classification: Rhetorical Ex: Robert Browning, “Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister” pg.163

  5. Allusion

  6. Allusion An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference Classification: Rhetorical Ex: Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake, pg.78

  7. Analogy A comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification Classification: Rhetorical Ex: Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake pg.78

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