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Ambiguity |
Allows for two or more simultaneous interpretations of a word, phrase, action or situation, all of which can be supprted by the context of a work. Deliberate ambiguity can contribute to the effectiveness and richness of a work. However, unintentional ambiguity obscures meaning and can confuse. |
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Catharsis |
Describes the release of the emotions of pity and fear by the audience at the end of a tragedy |
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Colloquial |
Refers to a type of informal casual, conversational language. |
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Enjambent |
When One LIne ends without a pause and continues into the next line. |
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Harmartia |
Misfortune for a tragic hero(Coined by Aristotle) |
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Allusion |
A brief to a person, place, thing, event or idea in histroy or literature . |
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Rhapsody |
an epic poem adapted for recitation |
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Anithero |
A chracter who has the oppostie attributes of a most heros. |
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Paradox |
A statement that initially appears to be contradictory but then on closer inspection turns out to make sense. |
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Elegy |
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead |
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