Literature Terms
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Diction
________________ is the dictionary meaning of a word.
________________ is the emotional meaning of a word.
(hot = temperature hot=good looking)
Denotation
Connotation
What does this word mean as it is used in this sentence?
Her whole self exudes absolute joy. Everyone around her can feel it.
A. to display an emotion strongly
B. to put off a strong smell
C. to share with others
D. to put an end to or annihilate something
A
A story of someone's life written by another person
Biography
An underlying message about life or human nature that a writer wants the reader to understand
Theme
In a plot, the point of maximum interest or tension
Climax
An _____ is a conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence.
Inference
The festival was bright and colorful, but Danny's clothes were PALLID and lacked vibrancy.
What is the definition of PALLID?
unaware
hostile
dull
direct
Dull
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair; shaped by diction and tone in writing.
Bias
An indirect reference to a famous person, place, event or literary work
Allusion
What is ambiguity?
Not clear, the quality of being open to multiple interpretations, often causing confusion or creating nuanced meaning through uncertainty.
______ is the atmosphere the writer creates for the reader.
_____ is the attitude an author has towards a particular subject or topic of a text.
*Answer must be in the correct order*
1. Mood
2. Tone
“There was nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl.” Which word in this quoted sentence indicates the couple’s poverty?
nothing
flop
shabby
howl
Shabby
a firsthand account of an event; includes diaries, journals, letters, speeches, news stories, photographs, and pieces of art
Primary Source
Which type of literary device is this:
I saw the grade, and it was pretty ugly. I wasn’t happy with it for sure.
Oxymoron
This devices is the side-by-side placement of two seemingly opposing concepts
Juxtaposition
When something that is least expected happens.
Irony
“He went into the classroom without hesitation. He was afraid of being made fun of. The other students looked at him as he walked in.”
What is the point of view used above?
a. 1st person
b. 2nd person
c. 3rd person limited
d. 3rd person omniscient
D- 3rd person omniscient
A specific type of autobiography about the author's personal experiences. It does not cover the author's entire life, but instead focuses on an important moment or stage of his life.
Memoir
A statement that at first seems contradictory, but upon further examination, reveals a universal truth.
Ex: If I know one thing, it's that I know nothing.
Paradox
A type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly.
Indirect characterization
If you don't know the meaning of a word, you need to use __________ _________ in the sentence to figure it out.
Context Clues
In an informational text, the overall meaning of the text is called the. . .
A) theme
B) central idea
C) allusion
D) expository
B central idea
What is an expository text?