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Diction
Syntax
Figurative Language
Odds and Ends
Plot Elements
100
The definition of diction
Word choice
100
What is the definition of syntax
Sentence structure
100
metaphor
A comparison between two unlike things
100
Foreshadowing
When the author drops hints about something bad that will happen later in the story
100
Conflict
The main problem in a story
200
Elevated diction
The use of academic (fancy) words
200
Parallel structure
When items in a sentence are grammatically aligned
200
Imagery
Activates the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell)
200
Ambiguity
When an author deliberately leaves something unclear
200
Climax
The part of the story where the conflict has reached the highest point, after which the story will start winding down to it's resolution.
300
Colloquial/Common diction
The use simple words and/or slang
300
What is the effect of repetition
It acts to emphasize a particular concept
300
An example of Symbolism
varies
300
Allusion
When an author references something biblical, historical, mythological or literary
300
Denoument
a fancy French term that means resolution
400
Concrete Diction
Words that describe tangible objects/ descriptive words
400
What is the effect of short sentences.
Clear explanation and quickening of the pace.
400
Analogy
An extended comparison between two ideas, things that gives new perspective
400
Vernacular
The use of regional specific speech
400
Exposition
The beginning of the story in which the characters and the setting are introduced.
500
Abstract diction
Whats that describe concepts (philosophy, religion, law, etc.)
500
What is the effect of long sentences
Slows the pace; good for explaining complicated ideas
500
Idiom
A culturally accepted figurative meaning placed on a phrase
500
Euphemism
Giving a label with a more positive or neutral connotation to an idea that is disturbing or taboo.
500
Identify the exposition, conflict, climax and resolution of Zora Neale Hurston's "Sweat"
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