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Literature

Oregon State Guide to English Literary TermsYou may also like Online Literature Resources.

  • Crash Course Literature
    Follow John Green as he helps you explore literature through classic texts such as The Great Gatsby, Romeo and Juliet, The Catcher in the Rye and the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Continue discussing additional titles in Literature 2, Literature 3 and Literature 4.
  • Oregon State Guide to English Literary Terms
    Foreshadowing. Motif. Symbolism. What do these words mean in literature? Oregon State English professors created videos to explain literary terms. Many videos are also available with Spanish subtitles. 
  • Shmoop — Literature
    Study literature and poetry and be entertained at the same time. Developed and written by Ph.D. and masters students from top universities, Shmoop's mission is to make learning and writing more fun for high school and college students.

Online Literature Resources

Fairfax County Public Library offers online resources for education and enjoyment. A library card is required for use outside the library:

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