starts with an a
the people that oppose the protagonist.
what are antagonists
when you do this when you do this when you do this when you do this when you do this when you do this
repitition
a reoccuring symbol/phrase/object in a story that has significant figurative meaning
motif
the stuff that happens in a story, the arc, the main events.
what is plot
it ain't prose that's for sure...
poetry
the exact opposite of something. example: gavin is the _______ of michelle obama.
antithesis
the order of things in a story.
chronology
a dramaticization, overstatement. example: claire is as short as a hobbit.
hyperbole
a contradictory statement. it just don't make sense unless you do some soul searching and really think about it (and even then it's only sometimes that you will actually understand it).
what is a paradox
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
irony
these are references to other writing/media in a piece of writing. the bible is commonly used in these...
what are allusions
the process of releasing and getting relief from the release of strong emotions/thoughts.
catharsis
words and stuff and stuff.
diction
balance between sentences/phrases of similar grammatical structure or phrases.
what is parallel structure
when horation warns hamlet that the ghost "might deprive your sovereignty of reason/And draw you into madness" it is an example of this literary device.
foreshadowing
what is an antecedent
a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
exposition
contrasting things being placed close to each other.
juxtaposition
poet follows no rules but their own in this form of writing.
what is poetry (open form)
the second hamlet quiz was over this. it is when a character serves to show how they contrast with the values of the protagonist.
foil
i'm not going to tell you what this is. i'm going to be vague....
what is ambiguity
translates to "in he middle of things". narrative style on how to start stories/scenes.
in medias res
the thing that a word or phrase denotes or stands for. example: the prince of denmark is a ____ for hamlet.
referent
this is written with a set structure/pattern. includes haikus, sonnets, whatnots.
what is poetry (closed form)
an act of speaking ones thoughts aloud without listeners or regardless of them. (ranting but shakespearian)
soliloquy