151- the end Flashcards
Satire
a literary style used to rediculate an idea
Sentence structure
The arrangement of the parts of a sentence
sentiment
a synonym for view or feeling
sentimental
a term that describes a characters excessive emotional response
setting
an environment that consists of a time, place, and certain circumstances
simile
a comparison using the words like or as
stream of consciousness
a style of writing where the author tries to reproduce the random flow of thoughts in the human mind
style
the manner in which the author uses and arranges words, shapes images, forms structure and sentences to convey ideas
stylistic devices
a general term that refers to the elements that contribute to the style of discourse
subject compliment
relating to personal and private feelings as opposed to facts and reality
subtext
the implied meaning that underlies the meaning of an essay or other work
syllogism
a form of deductive reasoning where certain ideas or facts must follow
symbolism
the use of an object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the object
synecdoche
a figure of speech where a party signifies a whole or the whole signifies the part
syntax
the organization of language into meaningful structure
