Lit Flashcards
Pun
A play on words.
Analogy
using something familiar to explain something
unknown or unfamiliar.
plot
the framework of events in the story.
Paradox
A statement that seems self contradictory or absurd but
in reality expresses a possible truth.
Archetype
the original pattern or model from whith all things
of the same kind are copied or on which, they are based; a model or a first form.
symbolism
the use of an object to represent smth of
significance in the story.
Theme
the central idea of the story.
Climax
the highest point of interest, also when its’ clear how the
story ends.
denotation
the literal definition of a word.
connotation
assosiation of a word.
tpo
story in which the reador knows the thoughts of all the characters.
tplo
Stoy in which the reador knows some of the
characters thoughts or one.
Atmosphere
the emotional setting of a story (or mood).
Tone
the authors attitude towards the subject.
f) S characters
characters with few traits who stay the same
throughout the story.
