Lit Definitions 1
This is a figure of speech that uses like or as to compare seemingly unlike things
Simile
This is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two seemingly unlike things
metaphor
This is when there is descriptive language that speaks to one or more of the 5 senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, sound)
Imagery
This is a a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor
Hyperbole
This is the moral or lesson taught throughout the story
Theme
This is the author's attitude toward the material
Tone
This is a term for any person, animal, place, object, or event that exists on a literal level within a work but also represents something on a figurative level
Onomatopoeia
This is a significant word, phrase, image, description, idea, or another element that is repeated throughout a literary work and is related to the theme.
Motif
This is a figure of speech in which an animal, object, a force of nature, or an idea is given human characteristics.
Personification
This is the repetition of constant sounds, generally at the beginning of words
Alliteration
This is when the outcome is something other than what is anticipated
Situational Irony
This is when you say something other than the literal meaning. This can be sarcastic.
Verbal Irony
This is the contrast between what the characters know and what the reader knows
Dramatic Irony
This is the word choice a person uses in their writing.
Diction
This is a brief indirect reference (to a person, event, object, time period, literary work, etc.)
Allusion
This is the dictionary definition of a word; the literal meaning
Denotation
This is the associations connected to a word; the figurative meaning
Connotation
This is a short statement that reveals a general truth or opinion.
Aphorism
This is the parallelism that uses two opposite ideas to create contrast
Antithesis
This is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence
Anaphora
This is a story, poem, or other written work that can be interpreted to have a secondary meaning.
An allegory
That is the ideal that everyone American can achieve their goals and desires.
The American Dream
Whenever Hamilton declares that he will "not throw away his shot", what is he referring to?
His oppotunity.
In your research paper, you must have what type of citation?
Integrated Citation
Plagiarism