Literary Terms Betty, Sarah, Adriana Allusion
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
Tone The speaker's attitude towards the subject matter and audience Classification: Narration Ex: Robert Browning, “Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister” pg.163
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing Classification: Rhetorical Ex: Robert Browning, “Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister” pg.163 Diction
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
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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