Lit devices Flashcards
(44 cards)
A comparison of two unlike things without using the word like or as.
Metaphor
The structure of the text or how the author chooses to organize the text.
Text structure
Importance; How does the information matter to the piece?
Significance
the way the author feels about the subject of the literature; this isn’t usually expressed through direct statements; it is usually expressed indirectly through particular word choice
Authors attitude/tone
The reason the author has for writing (to inform, persuade, or entertain)
author’s purpose
A topic of discussion or writing; a major idea broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work; central idea of a work of literature
Theme
A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem
Rhyme Scheme
In literature, the perspective from which a story is told.
Point of Veiw
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
Personification
To give special attention to something, to stress
Emphasize
A comparison using like or as
Simile
To indirectly say or show
to imply
demonstrate; show
To reveal
All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests (ex: A “dreary” night vs. A “dark” night –> “dreary” is dark, but also suggests sadness and depression; “dark” just means there is little light)
Connotation
being deep, metaphorically; intensity; the strength of feeling
Depth
A struggle between two opposing forces.
Conflict
strengthens, further demonstrates
reinforce
A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character
Internal conflict
A character struggles against some outside force: another character, society as a whole, or some natural force
External conflict
Fair; not influenced by emotions
Objective
A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.
Summary
Intent; the reason the author wrote the piece
Purpose
Communication between two or more people
Diolauge
to understand something without direct statements; to draw a conclusion based on evidence
To infer
