Definitions
This is defined as the arrangement of words or phrases to create well-formed sentences
Syntax
“He said he will do it regardless of the challenge ahead” is an example of what?
Indirect Narration
What makes motifs different from symbols?
Motifs are used many times in a piece of writing while symbols represent something once or few times.
(From TFA): “Yam, the king of crops, was a very exacting king” is an example of what?
Personification
This is defined as the imitation of a writing style with deliberate exaggeration for comedic effect
Parody
This is defined as the choice of use of words and phrases in a piece of writing
Diction
George Orwell’s book, Animal Farm, is a great example of this
Allegory
What makes Free Indirect Narration different from Direct and Indirect?
Free indirect Narration mixes both aspects of Direct and Indirect (Mix of First and Third Person)
(From Othello): The handkerchief Othello gifted to Desdemona is a good example of this.
Symbol
(T or F) The type of language used throughout Othello is an example of Dialect
True
This is defined as a seemingly self contradictory statement that may actually hold some truth
Paradox
“The area was so quiet that you could hear someone walking from miles away” is an example of what?
Hyperbole
What makes an Extended Metaphor different from a regular metaphor?
An extended metaphor is developed into more depth or greater detail
(From MSFM): “a man’s suffering is similar to the behavior of gas. If a certain quantity of gas is pumped into an empty chamber, it will fill the chamber completely and evenly, no matter how big the chamber” is an example of what?
Analogy
(T or F) A piece of work that try to imitate the style of another is an example of Pastiche
True
This is defined as actions or results that have an outcome opposite to what was expected
Situational Irony
Neil Armstrong’s “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." is an example of what?
Antithesis
What is the difference between Connotation and Denotation?
Connotations refer to ideas or things associated with a particular word while Denotation is the actual definition of the word
(From TFA): “Darkness held a vague terror for these people,” is an example of what?
Hyperbole
(From Othello) “Nature would not invest herself in such shadowing passion without some instruction” is an example of what?
Personification
This is defined as a word or phrase that is not formal or literary.
Coquialism
“Better late than never” is an example of what?
Juxtaposition
How does Dramatic Irony differ from Situational Irony?
Dramatic occurs when the audience is revealed something unknown to the character(s) while situation is irony caused by an action in the environment
(From Othello): “I hate the Moor, And it is thought abroad that ’twixt my sheets He’s done my office. I know not if ’t be true, But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, Will do as if for surety. He holds me well. The better shall my purpose work on him. Cassio’s a proper man” is an example of what?
Verbal Irony
(From Othello) “This is the night, That either makes me or fordoes me quite.” is an example of what?
Antithesis