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Literary Terms

Literary Terms. Oxymoron. A figure of speech that is a combination of seemingly contradictory words. Oxymoron. Examples: Jumbo shrimp Same difference Pretty ugly Freezer Burn. Allusion. Indirect or brief references to well-known characters or events.

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Literary Terms

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  1. Literary Terms

  2. Oxymoron A figure of speech that is a combination of seemingly contradictory words.

  3. Oxymoron Examples: Jumbo shrimp Same difference Pretty ugly Freezer Burn

  4. Allusion Indirect or brief references to well-known characters or events From Roberto the Insect Architect by Nina Laden Roberto, the architect sets off to the city to find success. He goes on a train to: “Bug Central Station” He can’t find work with a big name architect like “Hank Floyd Mite” He decides to build homes for those in need He becomes famous. He builds homes for: Barbara Waterbugs – wants an interview Seven Shieldbug – wants the movie rights Diane Spider – search the Web for the scoop

  5. Allusion Indirect or brief references to well-known characters or events In Yum by Collin McNaughton, Preston Pig suggests Mr. Wolf get a job so he can buy what he wants to eat, but as he consider different lines of work, Mr. Wolf has a one-track mind. He thinks about being an astronaut and pictures himself sitting at the controls of the spaceship and thinks, “Beam me up, Scotty.”

  6. Assumption The belief that something is true. What is the assumption about the iPod touch?

  7. Archetype The original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype. Many popular items are based on archetypes? What are some that you can think of? (Uggs?)

  8. Idiom • An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole Examples: "A flash in the pan" - Something that looks like it will be a big success, but does not work out. "In a pickle" - In an awkward or embarrassing situation. "Bite off more than you can chew" - Take on more than one can handle. "Fill someone's shoes" - Take someone else's place. "The buck stops here." - Taking responsibility for something, instead of blaming someone else.

  9. Aphorism A concise and often funny statement of wisdom or opinion. Lost time is never found again. Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. Ben Franklin

  10. Irony The use of words that mean the opposite of what one really intends.

  11. Irony Examples: a firehouse burning down an Olympic swimmer drowning in a bath tub

  12. Satire Something meant to make fun of and show the weaknesses of human nature or a particular person.

  13. Satire Saturday Night Live Butter Battle Book Is a depiction of a deadly war based on a senseless conflict over something as trivial as a breakfast food.

  14. Paradox A seemingly contradictory statement that may actually be true. Standing is more tiring than walking.

  15. Paradox Riddles What is full of holes and yet holds water? This you should always keep, no one else wants it? What has eyes but cannot see?

  16. Syllogism A brief form for stating an argument that consists of two statements and a conclusion that must be true if these two statements are true. No reptiles have fur. All snakes are reptiles. Therefore, no snakes have fur.

  17. Syllogism No homework is fun. Some reading is homework. Therefore, some reading is not fun. All birds are egg-layers. All sea-gulls are birds. Therefore, all sea-gulls are egg-layers.

  18. Epiphany A literary work or section of a work presenting, usually symbolically, a moment of revelation and insight. Aha! Moment

  19. Omniscient Having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; perceiving all things. • Point of View - 3rd person omniscient

  20. Pun A play on words A small boy swallowed some coins and was taken to a hospital. When his grandmother telephoned to ask how he was a nurse said, “No change yet.” I couldn't quite remember how to throw a boomerang, but eventually it came back to me.

  21. Stereotype An idea that many people have about a thing or a group and that may often be untrue or only partly true.

  22. Hyperbole An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true. These books weigh a ton.

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