English III Literary Terms 1-18 Flashcards
Antithesis
Absolute opposite
Juxtaposition
Placing two things close together to achieve contrasting effect either directly or indirectly
Parallel Structure
Two or more clauses, phrases, or words w/ similar grammatical form and length
Humor
To make the reader laugh; induces laughter and amusement
Repetition
Uses the same words or phrases to make a point
Alliteration
The repetition of initial consonants or stressed syllables
Metaphor
Direct comparisons between two unrelated objects
Simile
Compares two unrelated things using like or as
Invective
Insulting, abusive, derogatory or highly critical language
Foreshadowing
An advance hint as what is to come
Flashback
Moves the reader from the present to the past
Anaphora
When a certain word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of clauses or sentences that follow each other
Direct Address
Makes it clear to whom the messages meant by using the name or pronouns to refer to a person or group
Rhetorical Questions
Gives emphasis used to persuade the reader to the author’s view point
Direct References
Are often encapsulated in metaphors; is a word/phrase used in a non-literal sense to stand for something else
Allegory
A deeper meaning, usually to point out political events, social issues, mythological stories, and abstract ideas
Irony
Situation in which there is a contrast between expectations and reality; the difference between what something appears to mean versus its literal meaning
Dramatic Irony
When the author and reader are aware of something that a character isn’t
Situation Irony
What really happens does not match what was expected
Verbal Irony
A statement in which what is said is different than what is meant
Comic Irony
Irony used to create a comic effect
Satire
Uses humor and exaggeration
Parody
To imitate the techniques and/or styles of some person, place, or thing
Exaggeration
To enlarge, increase or represent something beyond normal absurd bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen
