Deck #1 Flashcards
Definition: Active Voice
the subject of the sentence performs the action.
Example and Non Example: Active Voice
Example: The construction worker built the house.
Non Example: The house was built by the construction worker.
Impact: Active Voice
provides a clear explanation of what is happening, makes the writing interesting and have a sense of life
Definition: Allusion
an indirect reference to something with which the reader is supposed to be familiar
Example: Allusion
Sally’s blonde hair was so long she looked like Rapunzel.
Impact: Allusion
provides deeper meaning to the text and engages the reader
Definition: Anecdote
a brief recounting of a relevant episode
Example: Anecdote
This morning on the way to school, I spilled my coffee all over myself when I drove over a speed bump too fast.
Impact: Anecdote
creates a connection, and makes a situation or idea relatable. Adds humanity to concepts or data
Definition: Antecedent
the word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.
Example: Antecedent
Stacey brought her cat to the vet.
Definition: Classicism
art or literature characterized by a realistic view of people and the world
Example: Classicism
The architect created symmetrical columns reminiscing the Ancient Greek architecture.
Definition: Comic relief
when a humorous scene is inserted into a serious story, in order to lighten the mood
Example: Comic relief
The best man delivered a heart felt speech that left everyone in tears, then proceeded to do the worm back to his seat.
Impact: Comic relief
breaks tension, allows the audience to feel a new emotion after a tense moment
Definition: Diction
the selection of words and phrases used in writing
Definition: Colloquial
an ordinary or familiar type of conversation
Example: Colloquial
words such as “y’all,” “wanna”, “ain’t”
phrases such as “spill the beans” and “the ball is in your court”
Impact: Colloquial
enhances a connection with the audience, and creates a relatable conversation
Definition: Connotation
the feeling or emotion that a word suggests in addition to its literal meaning
Definition: Denotation
the literal meaning of a word
Definition: Jargon
the specialized language used by people in the same work or profession
Example: Jargon
Those in the medical profession may use “BP” when talking about blood pressure, or someone in the tech field might call a “Bug” a error in the software.
Impact: Jargon
helps professionals communicate effectively, and provides simpler terms to describe complex concepts
Definition: Vernacular
the informal language that people use in everyday conversation in a specific group or region
Definition: Didactic
something is intended to teach or instruct
Example: Didactic
A parable- intended to teach you a moral lesson
Definition: Adage
A folk saying with a lesson
Impact: Adage
Ability to convey a wisdom and a valuable lesson in a memorable way for you to understand and remember
Example: Adage
“Actions speak louder than words”
Definition: Allegory
a story, picture, or other piece of art that uses symbols to convey a hidden or ulterior meaning
Impact: Aphorism
make important ideas easy to remember and comprehend, helping people to quickly understand deeper truths
Example: Aphorism
“Knowledge is power”
Example: Allegory
The famous story of “The Tortoise and the Hare” use animals to convey human traits like overconfidence and perseverance to emphasize the moral lesson “Slow and steady wins the race”
Definition: Aphorism
a brief statement that conveys a general truth, moral principle, or opinion
Impact: Allegory
by using symbolic characters, events, or settings to represent abstract ideas or moral lessons, it encourages readers to reflect on deeper themes
Example: Ellipsis
“I’m not sure… maybe later”
Definition: Ellipsis
a punctuation mark of three dots (. . .) that shows an omission of words, represents a pause, or suggests there’s something left unsaid
Impact: Ellipsis
Creates a sense of suspense, or an unfinished thought, allowing the reader to interpret the meaning and fill in the gaps.
Definition: Euphemism
a mild or pleasant expression that replaces a word or phrase that is too strong or unpleasant.
Impact: Euphemism
soften tough or uncomfortable topics, making them easier to talk about
Example: Euphemism
Saying someone “Passed away” over “died”, as it softens the impact of the original term
Definition: Analogy
a comparison between two things that are similar in some way to explain or clarify an idea
Definition: Figurative Language
writing that is not meant to be taken literally
Impact: Analogy
helps people understand a new or complex idea by comparing it to something familiar, making the explanation clearer and easier to grasp.
Example: Analogy
Running a business is like gardening; you plant seeds (ideas) and nurture them (work hard) to see growth (success)
Definition: Hyperbole
an exaggeration
Example: Hyperbole
“My feet are killing me!”
Impact: Hyperbole
makes an idea more vivid or dramatic by exaggerating, helping to emphasize a point and grab attention
Definition: Idiom
a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning that can’t be understood by looking at the individual words
Definition: Metaphor
Making an implied comparison, not using “like” or as”
Example: Idiom
“It’s raining cats and dogs”
Impact: Idiom
makes language more interesting by using phrases that don’t mean exactly what the words say, helping to convey ideas in a more creative or engaging way
Example and Non Example: Metaphor
Example: “Time is a thief”
Non Example: “Time is like a thief”
Impact: Metaphor
makes language more powerful and vivid by comparing two things, helping people understand or feel something in a deeper way
Definition: Metonymy
replacing an actual word or idea, with a related word or concept
Example: Metonymy
“The White House issued a statement”
The building itself didn’t issue the statement, rather it is implying that the president of the U.S. did.
Impact: Simile
makes descriptions more vivid and clear, helping people understand or imagine something more easily.
Definition: Synecdoche
A kind of metonymy when a whole is represented by naming one of its parts, or vice versa
Example: Synecdoche
“All hands on deck”
Hands refers to people, or workers, not their physical hands
Impact: Metonymy
makes language simpler and stronger by using a related word or phrase to represent something bigger or more complex
Definition: Simile
Using words such as “like” or “as” to make a direct comparison between two very different things.
Impact: Synecdoche
makes language more concise and impactful, using a part of something to represent the whole, which can make expressions more vivid and easier to understand.
Example and Non Example: Simile
Example: “Her smile was as bright as the sun”
Non Example: “ Her smile was the sun”
Example: Synesthesia
“The yellow curtains were awfully loud.”
Definition: Personification
Giving human-like qualities to something that is not human.
Definition: Synesthesia
a description involving a “crossing of the senses.”
Impact: Synesthesia
makes descriptions more vivid and imaginative by mixing senses, helping people experience something in a new way.
Example: Personification
“The flowers danced in the breeze”
Impact: Personification
