College English 101 Flashcards
Allusion
A reference in fiction to a person, place or event
Ambiguity
When an author uses a word that can be interpreted two different ways
Apostrophe
An exclamation to someone unseen or not present
Archetype
An image symbol or character with similar meanings across literature (stock symbol)
Direct characterization
When an author tells you important details about the character
Cliche
A word or phrase that is used so often that is loses its freshness or meaning
Cliche
A word or phrase that is used so often that is loses its freshness or meaning
Conflict
Tension between two opposing forces
Connotation
A word’s implied meaning
Denotation
A word’s dictionary meaning
Diction
An author’s use of language on a scale from simple to complex
Epiphany
A character’s moment of realization
Euphemism
A pleasant way of saying something unpleasant
Flashback
When an author presents part of the plot from before the novel began
Foreshadowing
When an author gives clues or hints about future plot events