literary terms (part four). dialect regional speech
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Literary TermsLiterary Terms
(Part Four)(Part Four)
DialectDialect
Regional SpeechRegional Speech
FlashbackFlashback
Interruption of the narrative to show an episode that happened before the story opens
Interruption of the narrative to show an episode that happened before the story opens
ForeshadowingForeshadowing
When the author gives hints as to what will happen next
When the author gives hints as to what will happen next
IronyIrony
The opposite of what is expected -- examples include verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony
The opposite of what is expected -- examples include verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony
Local ColorLocal Color
A writing about a particular locality that uses the customs and dialect of that place
A writing about a particular locality that uses the customs and dialect of that place
MoodMood
The emotional attitude that an author takes toward his subject
The emotional attitude that an author takes toward his subject
SatireSatire
Use of sarcasm or irony to attack or ridicule a habit, custom, or idea
Use of sarcasm or irony to attack or ridicule a habit, custom, or idea
SymbolSymbol
An object that represents a concept or theme in a literary work
An object that represents a concept or theme in a literary work
ToneToneThe stated or implied
attitude of an author toward his subject in a particular literary work -- the author reveals his attitude through his choice of words and details
The stated or implied attitude of an author toward his subject in a particular literary work -- the author reveals his attitude through his choice of words and details