Glossary Test 8 Flashcards
Logos
The use of reason as a controlling principle in an argument
Metaphor
a figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared directly for emphasis or dramatic effect
Metonymy
a figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that it is associated with
Mood
the prevailing or dominant feeling of a work, scene, or event
Narration
to tell a story, to tell what happened
Objective/Subjective
Objective - factual and impersonal
Subjective - relies heavily on personal interpretation
Onomatopoeia
an effect created by words that have sounds that reinforce their meaning
Opinion
a belief or conclusion not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
Organization
the thoughtful arrangement and presentation of one’s points or ideas
Overview
a brief summary of the whole work