english exam Flashcards
simile
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different , using “like” or “as”
imagery
Imagery uses descriptive language to create a vivid experience for the reader.
Hyperbole
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
Irony
Irony means the intended meaning of words is often opposite of what its about, to create a contrast or highlight an incongruity.
Anaphora
Anaphora involves the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence. Often used to emphasize a point, create rhythm, and evoke emotional responses from the audience. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness..” In this example, the repetition of “it was” at the beginning of each clause creates a rhythm and emphasizes the contrasting conditions described.
Metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different , without using “like” or “as”. An example would be “The exam was a piece of cake”
Allusion
An allusion is a tool writers use, that makes a passing reference to a book, play, movie, song, or other work people are likely to be familiar with. She had the feeling she had a golden ticket: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Alliteration
When two or more words being with the same sound/letter. An example would be Carly closed her cluttered clothes closet.
Repetition
Involves using the same word or phrase over and over again in a piece of writing or speech.
Assonance
Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds in words that are close together in a sentence or verse. For example, Go slow over the road. (repetition of the long o sound).
Stanza
A stanza is one of the parts into which a poem is divided. Each stanza has four verses and each expresses a different aspect of this journey. “In the winter it’s every kid’s dream, / As snowflakes begin to appeal, / That suddenly there’ll be a blizzard, / And they’ll cancel school for the year” is a stanza. The other two separate chunks of sentences form one stanza.
Consonance
Consonance is the repeating sound of consonants and consonant blends in a short phrase or sentence. For example, the words ‘same’ and ‘home’ have the same ‘m’ sound, but the vowel sounds before it are different.
Diction
Diction refers to the linguistic choices a writer makes to effectively convey an idea, a point of view, or tell a story. In literature, the words used by an author can help establish a distinct voice and style
Caesura
a break in the flow of sound usually in the middle of a line of verse. Caesura is denoted by a dash or colon: “To be, or not to be- that is the question.”
Enjambment
The continuation of a phrase or clause past a line break
Foreshadowing
When the author gives you hints about what will happen later on in the story.
Theme
A theme is a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.
Personification
Giving human characteristics to inanimate object.
Symbolism
Represents, express, or identify by a symbol. Some examples could be “the color white stands for purity, black represents evil, roses stand for romance, a butterfly symbolizes transformation and a dog can represent loyalty.”
Connotation
Connotation as something that is implied, not something that is directly said. Many people relate the word “fat” has negative connotations
End-stop
End-stop refers to a pause at the end of a poetic line. An end-stop can be marked by a period (full stop), comma, semicolon, or other punctuation or it can simply be the logical end of a complete thought. An example would be Drew thee to my Valentine: The line has a subject, a verb and a predicate thereby making it a complete thought on a single line.
Rhyming pattern
A rhyme scheme is the pattern of sounds that repeats at the end of a line or stanza.
Narrative point-of-view
Point of view is the “eye” or narrative voice through which you tell a story. When you write a story, you must decide who is telling the story, and to whom they are telling it.
Climax
The most intense moment within a story, marking a turning point for the protagonist as they confront the main conflict
Types of conflict
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Supernatural
Characterization (direct)
Consists of the author telling the audience what a character is like.
Characterization (indirect)
Consists of the author showing the audience what kind of person a character is through the character’s thoughts, words, and deeds.
