English two vocab Flashcards
What is an allegory
a narrative or artwork where characters and events sybolically represent abstract ideas or moral principles
What is alliteration
the repetition of the same consonant sound. Usually at the beginning of words in close proximity, to create emphasis or rhythm in writing or speech
What is an allusion
author refers to a subject matter such as a person, place, event, or literary work in a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make the connection to the subject being mentioned.
What is an anagram
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase to create a new meaning or message
What is an analogy
Is a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation and clarification
What is an antagonist
is a character, group, or force in a narrative that opposes or competes with the protagonist, creating conflict.
What is Anti-hero
A central character who lacks conventional heroic qualities. They blur the line between hero and villian.
What is anthropomorphism
occurs when a human quality, emotion, or ambition is given to a non-human object or being.
What is antithesis
is used when the writer puts two sentences of contrasting meaning close to one another
What is apostrophe
a figure of speech in which the speaker addresses an object, concept, or person (often absent) that is unable to respond
What is an archetype
in literature refers to a universally recognized character type that embodied specific triats or qualities, often representing a fundamental human experience or stereotype
What is atmosphere
Created when the setting or scene elicits an emotional response in the reader or viewer.
The wizard of oz is an example of what since the yellow brick road was also in wicked
Allegory
The song perfect by ed sheeran is a what since it uses (when, where, we)(all w sounds in it)
Alliteration
The song love story by taylor swift taylor compares herself to the story romeo and juliet in her song, this is an example of
allusion
Tom riddle turned out to be lord voldemort which creates a new meaning and tom turned into something else this is an example of
anagram
She’s blind as a bat is an example of
Analogy
Batman and the joker and the joker and batman are an example of
Antagonist
yondu from guardians in the galaxy is an example of what since he is a villian and a hero
Anti-Hero
Talking animals such as in zootopia is an example of
Anthropomorphism
¨That’s one small step for a man and a big leap for mankind” is an example of what
Antithesis
Talking to an object or someone’s grave is an example of
Apostrophe
Someone who is old and wise like yoda and dumbledore is an example of
Archetype
Grand rich or scary feelings such as (it was a dark and stormy night) is an example of
Atmosphere
