an inspector calls - language Flashcards
alliteration
The repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of words in close succession
allusion
an indirect reference to a concept or theme without explicit mention
antithesis
the direct opposite of a concept or person
archetype
A person or thing who is a typical example of something, usually a personality type, with clear, recognisable characteristics
caricature
an imitation where particular notable characteristics are exaggerated to a comic or grotesque effect
colloquialism
A informal word or phrase using normal family conversation
connotation
an impression, idea, or feeling associated with a word or phrase beyond its literal meaning
dramatic irony
when the audience knows more about the situation than the characters discussing or experiencing it, meaning they know whether a character is prediction, or statement is correct
dichotomy
a division or contrast between 2 opposed thing
epithet
referring to a person or thing with an adjective or phrase that describes a defining characteristics
(E.G. the blue eyed boy)
epitome
a perfect example or embodiment of a concept
euphemism
replacement of a crude or offensive expression with more of a common mild expression
foreshadowing
giving a hint, or warning of a future event, either explicitly, or implicity
grotesque
ugly or, and distorted, physically or figuratively, in a way that is comic or repulsive
hyperbole
exaggerating in a way that should not be taken literally
imagery
using language to create a visual picture
innuendo
an implicit remark or hint, particularly one is supposed to be suggestive or inappropriate
interjection
A sudden remark, used often as an interruption, or aside in a text
juxtaposition
Two contrasting concepts or characters place close together in a text.
manifestation
A physical expression or realisation of an abstract idea through a character, object, place, or event
metaphor
Describing a person, object, or concept of something, it cannot literally be, but that has recognisable and defining implications for it
E.G. the sky was a stormy sea
oxymoron
A figure of speech, where to contradictory terms are used in succession
E.G. deafening quiet
parody
imitating a particular style, genre, or piece of work, with deliberate, exaggeration to create a comic effect
sarcasm
saying opposite of what one means, or something that is obviously not true or reasonable, in order to show contempt