Figurative Language
Comparing two things WITHOUT using like or as; Example: You are my sunshine.
What is a Metaphor
3 types of irony
What are verbal, situational, and dramatic
conclusion of the story; the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up
What is the Resolution
This literary element refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, often conveyed through word choice and sentence structure.
What is Tone
a general concept, this refers to the specific, overarching point or argument the author is making in that particular text
What is Central or Main Idea
giving human qualities to non-human; Example: The wind howled during the violent storm.
What is Personification
a statement in which the speaker means something very different from what he or she is saying
What is Verbal Irony
the point of highest tension and interest, often the turning point of the story.
What is the Climax
While similar to tone, this element describes the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader, often influenced by setting and imagery.
What is Mood
This is the moral, or underlying meaning of a literary work, often a universal truth about life.
What is Theme
using an object or action to express a deeper meaning or concept; Owls = wisdom or knowledge
What is Symbolism
During heavy rain, someone says, "What lovely weather we're having!"
What is Verbal Irony
showing events that will happen at a later time than the main story
What is a Flash Forward
The distinctive style or personality of a writer, evident in their syntax, vocabulary, and overall approach to storytelling, is known as this.
What is Voice
While a theme can be expressed in a single word like "love," a fully developed one is usually stated as a complete sentence or phrase, such as "Love conquers all." This is called a thematic _______.
What is Statement
expressions used in everyday language that have a meaning different from the literal interpretation of their individual words; This test will be a piece of cake.
What is an Idiom
known as tragic irony, this is when a writer lets their reader know something that a character does not
What is dramatic irony
sets your story into place; may be many moments of conflict that slowly build up as your story progresses
What is the Rising Action
An author's deliberate selection of vocabulary, often categorized as formal, informal, technical, or poetic, is precisely this craft element.
What is Word Choice or Diction
To discover the central idea of a non-fiction text, a reader might look for the topic sentence in each paragraph and then identify the main point these sentences support.
What is the Argument
using words that imitate the sound they describe; Example: The bee buzzed around the room.
What is Onomatopoeia
A fire station burning down is an example of what kind of irony
What is situational irony
What is the Exposition
Beyond a word's dictionary definition, this refers to the emotional associations or cultural implications that a word carries, significantly impacting its effect on the reader.
What is Connotation
While a text can have multiple themes, particularly complex literary works, there is typically only one of this specific textual element that represents the main argument or unifying point
What is Central (Main) Idea