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This book includes: New definitions of contemporary critical issues such as ‘Cybercriticism’ and ‘Globalization’. An exhaustive range of entries, covering numerous aspects to such topics as genre, form, cultural theory and literary technique. Complete coverage of traditional and radical approaches to the study and production of ...
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Concise definitions, usage tips, and lots of examples for 136 literary devices and terms.
This is a list of terms for describing texts, with an emphasis on terms that apply specifically to poetry, that appear most frequently in literary criticism, or for which dictionary definitions tend to be unenlightening.
Examples of Figurative Language Figurative language can be found in literature and poetry where the writing appeals to the senses. It can do this by giving a word with a specific meaning, by comparing two things in such a way that you find the comparison interesting or by using words that have unusual constructions or sounds.
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Reading and Literature – A Glossary of Literary Terms 4 Index: An alphabetical listing that gives page numbers or books where information can be found. Mystery: A novel, story, or play involving a crime or secret activity and its gradual solution. Nonfiction: True writing, based on factual information. Periodical: Another word for magazine.
Exploring Identity in Literature and Life Stories: The Elusive Self grew out of a project focusing on how issues of identity are presented in different types of narratives, based at Østfold University College, Halden, Norway. It was initiated towards the end of 2015 by the Literature and Narrativity
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective inflamed. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
