The Hero’s Journey
What is Crossing the Threshold?
moving from one state, place, or phase into another
What is Red herring?
a misleading clue, argument, or piece of information designed to distract from the main issue or truth
What is diction?
an author's specific word choice, encompassing vocabulary, phrasing, and style to create tone, mood, and meaning, revealing character, setting, or theme.
What is Asyndeton?
a literary device where writers omit conjunctions (like "and," "or," "but") between words, phrases, or clauses in a series
what is Approach to the Inmost Cave?
a critical moment of rising tension where the hero prepares for the central ordeal, facing final fears, making crucial plans, and entering the most dangerous, often symbolic, territory (like a dragon's lair, enemy stronghold, or inner psychological space) before the story's climax.
What is False Cause?
a logical fallacy where someone mistakenly believes one event causes another simply because they happen together or in sequence, confusing correlation with causation
What is Symbolism?
using objects, people, or actions to represent abstract ideas or deeper meanings beyond their literal sense
What is Synecdoche?
a figure of speech where a part of something represents the whole, or viceversa, creating vivid imagery and deeper meaning
What is Atonement?
making amends or reparation for a wrong, injury, or sin, essentially repairing a broken relationship or situation to achieve unity or reconciliation
What is Slippery slope?
a logical fallacy arguing that a relatively small first step will inevitably lead to a chain reaction of increasingly significant and often disastrous consequences, without sufficient evidence that the chain reaction will actually occur
What is Motif?
a recurring image, idea, sound, object, or word that has symbolic significance and helps develop the story's central theme
What is Character foil?
a character whose traits sharply contrast with another character (usually the protagonist) to highlight specific qualities, flaws, or values in the latter, making them stand out more clearly to the reader
What is Apotheosis?
the pivotal moment after facing ultimate challenges (like the "Atonement with the Father") where the hero achieves profound enlightenment, a divine understanding, or a higher consciousness, effectively dying to their old self and being reborn as a transformed, god-like being, ready to receive the ultimate reward (the "Ultimate Boon") and return home with newfound wisdom
What is Ad populum?
a logical fallacy that claims something is true, good, or right simply because many people believe it, using popularity as proof instead of evidence or logic
What is Theme?
the central, underlying message, big idea, or universal lesson in a story, movie, or artwork
What is Zeugma?
a rhetorical device where one word (usually a verb or adjective) governs two or more other words in a sentence, but applies to them in different senses, often linking something literal with something abstract or figurative, creating humor, surprise, or emphasis
What is the last stage for hero's journey?
Freedom to Live
What is Ad hominem?
a fallacy where someone attacks the character, motives, or other personal attributes of an opponent instead of addressing the substance or logic of their argument, aiming to discredit the claim by discrediting the person
Why tone is important for literature?
it's the author's attitude toward the subject, shaping the reader's emotional experience, revealing character, guiding interpretation, and adding depth by creating atmosphere (e.g., suspenseful, joyous) through word choice (diction), syntax, and imagery, ultimately making the story more immersive and impactful
What is the difference between Dynamic and Static?
Static means fixed, unchanging, or occurring at compile time, like a simple webpage showing the same content to everyone. Dynamic means changeable, interactive, or occurring at runtime, with content adapting to users, input, or real-time data, requiring server-side processing and databases.