characterization syntax and lit devices Flashcards
a narrative or description having a second or symbolic meaning beneath the surface one(animal farm)
allegory
repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
anaphora
speech that addresses someone absent or dead as if it were alive
apostrophe
what a word suggests beyond its definition
connotation
figure of speech (simile, metaphor, personification, apostrophe) that is developed through a considerable number of lines
conceit
character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the course of the story
dynamic character
implicit comparison is made between two unlike things
metaphor
word organization and order
syntax
reference to something in previous literature or history
allusion
short account of an interesting or humorous incident
anecdote
condition of a successful literary work where all its elements work together to achieve a purpose
artistic unity
harsh, discordant, unpleasant sounding choice and arrangement of sounds
cacophony
smooth, pleasant sounding choice and arrangement of sounds
euphony
image, sound, or element that has a symbolic significance and contributes to the development of a theme
motif
distinct voice the story is told from
narrative voice
