Advanced Literary Terms
This is when the speaker says one thing but means the opposite.
What is verbal irony?
If a writer includes stats and charts, their purpose is likely this.
What is to inform?
In context, "copious" means this.
What is a lot or abundant?
A character shivers and pulls their coat tight. They are probably...
What is Cold?
Headings, bolded words, and bullet points help a reader...
Understand and navigate the text.
This is when a story references something from another work (e.g., mythology).
What is allusion?
A personal anecdote is often used to do this.
What is to persuade or entertain?
In context, “cynical” means this.
What is distrustful or pessimistic?)
A person’s words conflict with their actions. What’s going on?
They may be hiding something or lying.
This structure shows events in time order.
What is chronological?
When the story reflects back on past events.
What is flashback?
A poem about injustice might aim to do this.
What is provoke or call to action?
In context, “tenuous” means this.
What is weak or uncertain?
If a narrator uses condescending language, we can assume this about them.
They feel superior.
Compare/contrast structure helps readers...
Understand similarities and differences.
When a character speaks alone on stage.
What is a soliloquy?
If a writer presents both sides of an issue fairly, they are being this.
What is objective or balanced?
DAILY DOUBLE
In context, the word "juxtapose" most likely means this.
The author describes people clutching their phones and ignoring others. What might they be criticizing?
Overreliance on technology.
This is the term for the structure of a poem that tells a story, often with characters, conflict, and a plot.
What is a narrative poem?
This is the term for when a character is unaware of something the audience knows.
Dramatic Irony
Satire uses humor for this reason.
What is to critique or expose flaws?
In context, “vociferous” means this.
What is loud or outspoken?
A narrator calls someone “unique,” but lists traits they share with others. What’s the tone?
Ironic or mocking.
This is the term for a division within a play that marks a major change in time, place, or action.
What is an act?