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What is alliteration?
Repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the beginning of words
It can unify ideas or create a musical effect.
What is an allusion?
A reference to something commonly known, like events, literature, or myths
It might be historical, literary, religious, etc.
Define analogy.
A comparison between two things to explain or clarify something unfamiliar
What is antithesis?
Contrasting ideas or direct opposites, often used for emphasis
What is an aphorism?
A concise, often witty statement that expresses a truth or principle
Define apostrophe in literature.
A figure of speech where someone addresses an absent or imaginary person or object
What is connotation?
The emotional or implied meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition
What does denotation refer to?
The literal, dictionary definition of a word
Define euphemism.
A less harsh or offensive way to say something
What is a homily?
A serious speech or lecture, usually with moral or spiritual advice
What is hyperbole?
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses to create a vivid image
What is irony?
A contrast between what is stated and what is meant, or what is expected and what actually happens
What is a metaphor?
A comparison between two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’
Define mood in literature.
The emotional atmosphere of a work
What is onomatopoeia?
Words that imitate natural sounds
Define oxymoron.
A combination of contradictory terms
What is a paradox?
A statement that seems self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth
Define parallelism.
The use of similar structures in sentences or phrases for effect
What is anaphora?
Repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive sentences
What is parody?
A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious work or style
Define personification.
Giving human traits to non-human things
What is point of view?
The perspective from which a story is told
What does repetition in literature refer to?
Repeating elements for emphasis
Define rhetoric.
The art of effective or persuasive speaking/writing
What are rhetorical modes?
Types of writing styles such as exposition, argumentation, description, and narration
What is sarcasm?
Bitter, caustic language intended to ridicule
Define satire.
Using humor or irony to criticize or ridicule society or individuals
What is symbolism?
An object or concept that represents something more abstract
Define synecdoche.
A part represents the whole or vice versa
What is syntax?
The arrangement of words in sentences; how sentence structure affects meaning
What is a theme in literature?
The central idea or message of a work
Define thesis.
A statement that expresses the main point or argument in expository writing
What is tone in writing?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience
Define understatement.
Presenting something as less significant than it is
