Language and generic conventions Flashcards
What are examples of symbolism
Places, colours, weather, objects, journey
Define the term:
The reflection of a writers attitude, manner and mood
Tone
Define the term:
The position of the narrator in relation to the story being told
Narrative point of view
What are the different types of narrative PoV
1st, 2nd, 3rd
omniscient, limited
Multiple, self conscious, unreliable
Define the term:
recording the continuum of impressions, thoughts and impulses
Interior monologue
Define the term:
The attempt to depict a characters inner most thoughts
stream of consciousness
What should you look for in the structure or organisation
Chronology, time shifts
circular, symmetrical,
divided into parts
What are examples of characterisation
character comments
appearance, values, race, gender, class
What are examples of setting
Historical period, room decoration, time of day, weather
What are examples of allusion
Inter textual references
fables, myths
What are the different mode of inter textual references
Irony, parody, humour, satire
Syllepsis
one verb applied to two nouns or phrases usually unconnected, providing unexpected emphasis
anaphora
successive lines start with the same word or phrase, providing; an effect of driving rhythm, increasing urgency, and intensification of emotion
Chiasmus
two or more clauses are balanced by reversing the structure; the effect is to reverse or extend the meaning
Eg. ‘Never let a fool kiss you or a kiss fool you’
Antithesis
opposite yoked together
