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— the pattern of rhyming lines (e.g., ABAB, ABBA)
what is rhyme scheme
— the author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied in writing
what is tone
the type or class of a work, usually categorized by form, technique, or content
what is genre
— the basic rhythmic structure in verse, composed of stressed and unstressed syllables
what is meter
intentional and deliberate use of organizational patterns, text and graphic features, syntax, devices, and diction to create an effective written work; author’s craft may vary by genre
what is authors craft
an expressive literary piece written in first person that centers on a particular event in the author’s life and may contain vivid description as well as personal commentary and observations
what is personal narrative
an author’s unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements such as syntax, diction, and figurative language
what is voice
picture or other image within a text
what is graphic feature
— the recurring or dominant structure of a literary work; the intentional repetition of a word, phrase, event, or idea as a unifying theme
what is motif
— the method in which an author constructs a character by explicitly stating aspects of his/ her personality and appearance (direct characterization) or by revealing aspects of a character through their actions, thoughts, speech, other characters, etc. (indirect characterization)
what is characterization
— the emotions or set of associations attached to a word that is implied rather than literal (e.g., feeling blue)
what is Connotative meaning
— the sustained interest created by the buildup of events and delayed resolution of the plot’s conflict
what is suspense
— a literary technique used to create meaning that seems to contradict the literal meaning or events
what is irony
a distinctive poetic structure with distinguishable characteristics based on meter, lines, stanzas, and rhyme schemes such as a sonnet, blank verse, ballad, haiku, epic, lyric, etc.
what is poetic form
the words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence, or passage
what is context
— the dictionary definition of a word; the literal or cognitive meaning
what is Denotative meaning
— the arrangement and sequence of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases
what is syntax
a specific convention or structure—such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing — employed by the author to produce a given effect. Literary devices are important aspects of an author’s style
what is literary device
— a dramatic convention in which a speech is given by a character while or as if alone; literally, "talking to oneself"
what is Soliloquy
— word choice that may be determined by the writer or speaker’s style, purpose, and need to communicate accurately, appropriately, and understandably to a specific audience expression
what is diction
a model image, personage, or theme that recurs in stories and myths throughout history and literature
what is Archetype
the author’s thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader
what is word choice
a close examination and interpretation of a literary work that analyzes the author’s use of language, devices, and genre characteristics to convey meaning
what is Literary Analysis
descriptions or instructions in a play that provide information about characters, dialogue, setting, and actions
the basic sequence of events in a story that includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
what is plot