LIT terms
Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards
What is a simile?
This is used when authors want to draw attention to and highlight certain traits of something through contrast.
What is juxtaposition?
Name the italicized clause: Before noon, she jumped out of bed.
What is dependent?
I hide who I am
though some call me ma'am
Who am I?
Who is Viola/Cesario?
from the rude sea's enraged and foamy mouth
What is personification?
What is an extended metaphor?
Name the italicized clause: Because I fell, I broke my arm.
What is independent?
I go about my days
in a daze
because I am not as good
of a mother as I should
be.
Who am I?
Who is Edna?
Hints for future events.
What is foreshadowing?
Tone: I became what I am today at the age of twelve... I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years
What is a melancholy, remorseful, or reflective tone?
When the beginning sounds of words are the same or similar.
What is alliteration?
Name of the type of sentence: The Kite Runner is a book about friendship, redemption, and forgiveness.
What is simple sentence?
I hate them all
short and tall
if they're different from me
then shouldn't be
Who am I?
Who is Assef?
How the reader feels.
What is mood?
The Fool from Twelfth Night is a ____ character
What is static?
A type of character who presents particular traits opposite another character.
What is a foil character?
The type of sentence structure where all parts are balanced; each part is like pattern.
What is parallelism or parallel structure?
I am here again
though I may not be a friend
Who am I?
Who is Beloved?
An extended metaphor that takes up an entire poem.
A conceit.
I must be cruel only to be kind
What is paradox?
A type of character that begins in one state of being but ends in a different state of being.
What is a dynamic character?
Name this type of sentence: Edna lived in the Pigeon House to escape her marriage; the freedom she gained was still not enough for her.
What is compound sentence?
I don't care about anyone,
I am moved by the sun.
Who am I?
Who is Meursault?
The message.
What is theme?