Archetypes
This is a woman who is locked away or dismissed for being insane.
Madwoman in the Attic
Unrhymed, most commonly used verse in the English language, closest to natural patterns of speaking
Blank Verse
The method in which an author builds, reveals, or describes a character in the story.
Characterization
Also known as parallelism, this term refers to the repeated use of similar grammatical structures for the purpose of emphasis
Parallel Structure
Meanings and associations people have with a word that are not the dictionary definition. Rooted in cultural references or slang.
Connotation
A woman plagued by grief and sadness, often depicted as needing saved by the men in her life.
Ophelia
Type of poem with no meter or rhyme scheme
Free Verse
A contrasting character who allows the protagonist to stand out more distinctly. Ex: Stanley vs Mitch, Blanche vs Stella
FOIL Characters
A scene in a narrative that is set in an earlier time than the main action. A way to manipulate structure to provide more context as well as further characterize
Writers choice of words and phrasing, requires you to zoom in.
Diction
Typically viewed as admirable, but possess tragic flaws despite their goodness. Tries to save others, but often is forced to sacrifice something else in order to do so.
Tragic Hero
Rhyme that occurs in the middle of a phrase
Internal Rhyme
A narrator who might be biased or doesn't give the full, accurate picture of events in a narrative.
Unreliable Narrator
When the theme, subject of a poem, or tone change noticeably in poetry or prose.
Shift
Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or to produce a comedic or ironic effect.
Hyperbole
This character from Streetcar Named Desire would most likely be described as a "Madwoman In The Attic"
Blanche
A metaphor that continues over multiple lines throughout a literary work or epic poem.
Extended Metaphor/ Conceit
This type of narration is privy to all things happening and all that characters are thinking. God like, birds eye view.
3rd Person Omniscient.
Western storytelling, linear structure
Narrative Structure
Placing two things side by side for the sake of comparison or contrast.
Juxtaposition
Most often known as an Italian Sonnet, 14 lines total: 1 octave, and 1 sestet.
Petrarchan Sonnet
Technique in which prose follows the logic and flow of a character's natural through processes.
Stream of Conciousness
Uses a varied structure pattern to tell the story. Not straight forward
Non-Linear Structure
Determined by the author and interpreted by the reader, the motivations and actions of a character that can/ cannot be justified. Often rooted in religion or cultural understanding.