Glossary I

Glossary I

Iambic pentameter

A poetic meter consisting of five iambs (unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable).

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  • Iconic sign

    A sign that directly represents or resembles the thing it signifies.

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  • Iconography

    The study or use of symbols and images to convey meaning.

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  • Idealism

    The belief in or pursuit of perfection or an ideal world.

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  • Idealization

    The act of portraying something or someone as perfect or flawless.

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  • Idealized characters

    Characters portrayed as perfect or flawless.

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  • Idealized love

    A romantic relationship portrayed as perfect or flawless.

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  • Ideal World

    A utopian or perfect society.

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  • Identification

    The act of recognizing or establishing the identity of something or someone.

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  • Idiom

    A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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  • Idiomatic expressions examples

    Idiomatic expressions examples – Phrases or expressions that have a different meaning than the literal meaning of the words, such as “kick the bucket” meaning to die.

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  • Imagery

    The use of descriptive language to create vivid mental images.

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  • Setting vs. Scene: Literary Locations (Defined)
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  • Theme vs. Motif: Literary Elements (Defined)
  • Elegy vs. Ode: Types of Poems (Defined)
  • Onomatopoeia vs. Mimesis: Sound in Literature (Compared)
  • Anecdote vs. Vignette: Small Stories (Clarified)
  • Alliteration vs. Assonance: Understanding Sounds (Compared)
  • Idiom vs. Cliche: Understanding Phrases (Explained)
  • Epic vs. Tragedy: Literary Forms (Defined)
  • Fable vs. Parable: Story Types (Defined)
  • Haiku vs. Tanka: Japanese Poetry (Compared)
  • Dystopia vs. Utopia: Literary Settings (Explained)
  • Ballad vs. Sonnet: Poetic Structures (Explained)
  • Assonance vs. Consonance: Sound Patterns (Clarified)
  • Oxymoron vs. Paradox: Contradictory Terms (Clarified)
  • Plot vs. Theme: Core Components (Clarified)
  • Prose vs. Verse: Text Types (Clarified)
  • Quatrain vs. Couplets: Ballad Formats (Compared)
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  • Imagery creation

    The act of creating vivid mental images through descriptive language.

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  • Imagery of cherry blossoms

    A common motif in Japanese poetry and literature, symbolizing the beauty and transience of life.

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  • Imagination

    The ability to create and visualize new ideas and concepts.

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  • Impact

    The effect or influence that a piece of writing has on the reader or society as a whole.

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  • Implied meaning

    A meaning that is suggested or hinted at rather than explicitly stated.

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  • Inanimate Objects Representation

    The use of inanimate objects to convey deeper meanings and themes in a piece of writing.

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  • Inclusivity

    The practice of including people of all backgrounds and identities.

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  • Incongruity

    A lack of harmony or agreement between two or more elements.

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  • Index

    A list of keywords and topics in a piece of writing, often found at the end of a book or document.

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  • Indexical sign

    A sign that points to or refers to something specific in its context.

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  • Indirect comparison

    Comparing two things indirectly through a third element or characteristic.

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  • Indoctrination

    The process of teaching or instilling beliefs or ideologies in a person or group.

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  • Inference

    Drawing a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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  • Inner conflict

    A struggle within oneself, often between conflicting desires or beliefs.

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  • Inoffensive phrasing

    The use of language that avoids offending or insulting the reader or subject matter.

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  • Insincerity

    Lack of sincerity or honesty in speech or action.

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  • Intensity

    The level of emotional or dramatic impact in a story.

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  • Intensity contrast comparison between extremes

    The comparison between extreme emotions or situations in a story.

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  • Intensity level

    The degree of emotional or dramatic impact in a story.

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  • Intention

    The purpose or goal behind a particular action or statement.

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  • Internal conflict

    Internal conflict – A psychological struggle within a character, such as a moral dilemma or emotional turmoil.

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  • Internal rhyme

    Rhyme that occurs within a single line of poetry.

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  • International relations

    The study and analysis of the relationships between countries and their impact on global events.

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  • Interpretation

    The act of understanding and explaining the meaning of something.

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  • Interpretation of texts

    The act of analyzing and understanding the meaning and significance of written works.

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  • Interpretive framework

    A set of assumptions and beliefs used to interpret a text or situation.

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  • Introduction

    The opening section of a piece of writing that provides context and sets the tone for the rest of the work.

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  • Introspection

    The act of examining one’s own thoughts, feelings, and motivations in order to gain insight and self-awareness.

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  • Ironical paradox

    A statement or situation that contradicts itself in a humorous or unexpected way.

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  • Ironic statement interpretation

    Understanding the true meaning of a statement that is meant to be ironic.

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  • Ironic twist

    A sudden and unexpected turn of events that is ironic in nature.

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  • Irony

    A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

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  • Flashback vs. Foreshadowing: Time in Text (Compared)
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  • Anecdote vs. Vignette: Small Stories (Clarified)
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  • Pathos vs. Bathos: Emotional Appeals (Explained)
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  • Irony in satire

    The use of irony in satirical writing or speech to criticize or ridicule a person or group.

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  • Irony interpretation

    Understanding the opposite of what is expected or intended in a situation or statement.

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  • Irony of fate

    A situation in which a person’s actions lead to an unexpected and ironic outcome.

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  • Irony of situation

    A situation in which the outcome is the opposite of what was expected.

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  • Irony vs sarcasm

    Irony is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens, while sarcasm is a form of verbal irony that is meant to mock or ridicule.

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  • Isolation

    The state of being alone or separated from others, often used as a literary device to create tension or introspection.

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