Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A comparison between two things using "like or as"
What is a metaphor
A comparison between two things to suggest a likeness between the two. (An identification between two otherwise unrelated things).
Define Tone
The author's attitude, created by the words the author uses and sentence structure
Define Theme
An overarching idea that recurs throughout a piece of literature, writing, or art.
What is imagery?
striking mental images created by poetic language
The attribution of human qualities to non-human things.
Define "Indigenous"
To be native to a particular area.
Define Ideology
A system of ideas and ideals.
What is Paradox?
A self-contradictory statement; For example:
"I must be cruel to be kind."
"Less is more."
What is Allusion?
An indirect, yet intentional, reference to a person, place, event, or work of art from a shared cultural, historical, or literary background. For example:
"That is my kryptonite" - an allusion to Superman.
Define "Inferiority" and "Supremacy"
Inferiority - to be considered less valuable than something else.
Superiority - To be considered more valuable than something else.
Define Archaic
Very old or old-fashioned.