Competency 4 Flashcards
1
Q
symbolism
A
A symbol has layers of figurative meaning to give the object a greater meaning than its literal meaning.
2
Q
Allusion
A
A reference to a famous or well-know event or piece of literature to all the reader to make a connection.
3
Q
Irony
A
Used to depict a sharp contrast between how things unfold and how they are expected to unfold.
4
Q
Mood
A
how the reader is made to feel
5
Q
figurative language
A
Simile, metaphor, and personification are most common
6
Q
Satire
A
beyond sarcasm. Get the reader to feel contempt for the subject
7
Q
diction
A
tone and style of the author
8
Q
Point of view
A
Who tells the story determines how the story unfolds
9
Q
Syntax
A
physical placement of words and sentences.
10
Q
Biography
A
written account of another person’s life
11
Q
autobiography
A
a person writes his or her own story
