Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Grade 9 Geography > Literary Devices > Flashcards

Literary Devices Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
U.S. Geography flashcards World Geography flashcards
1
Q

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

A

ALLEGORY

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Repeating the beginning consonant sound over and over for musical effect.

A

ALLITERATION

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A reference to something or someone famous from literature, religion, history or popular culture.

A

ALLUSION

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

A person or thing seen as comparable or similar to another in design, origin, use etc.

A

ANALOGUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

A short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.

A

ANECDOTE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

A short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea.

A

APHORISM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

In conversation or drama, a short passage spoken in an undertone or addressed to an audience.

A

ASIDE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Repetition of the same vowel sound

A

ASSONANCE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

used step by step in literature to highlight and explain the details about a character in a story

A

CHARACTERIZATION

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

The highest or most intense point in the development or resolution of a work of literature

A

CLIMAX

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Literature of light and humorous style with a happy or cheerful ending; a dramatic work in which the central motif is the triumph over adverse circumstance, resulting in a successful or happy conclusion.

A

COMEDY

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

A literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces, usually a protagonist and an antagonist.

A

CONFLICT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

The use of opposing elements or ideas.

A

CONTRAST

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

the very end of the story

A

DENOUMENT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The words that are said between characters in a novel, play, story etc.

A

DIALOGUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

A

EUPHEMISM

17
Q

A warning or clue that indicates an unfortunate future event.

A

FORESHADOWING

18
Q

An obvious exaggeration of the facts to create a stronger effect.

A

HYPERBOLE

19
Q

A group of words that help paint a picture in the reader’s mind and/or appeals to the 5 senses.

A

IMAGERY

20
Q

Reaching a conclusion based on known facts or evidence in a work of literature.

A

INFERENCE

21
Q

When the opposite happens from what is expected.

A

SITUATIONAL IRONY

22
Q

Saying one thing, but meaning the opposite.

A

VERBAL IRONY

23
Q

A direct comparison between one thing and another.

A

METAPHOR

24
Q

A figure of speech in which a thing or concept is called not by its own name but rather by the name of something associated in meaning with that thing or concept.

A

METONYMY

25
Q

The atmosphere created by an author/artist/director etc.

A

MOOD

26
Q

A just punishment for a crime committed. Getting what you deserve.

A

NEMESIS

27
Q

A short phrase, usually two words, that brings together contradictory terms.

A

OXYMORON

28
Q

A word whose sound echoes or suggests its meanings

A

ONOMATOPEIA

29
Q

When parts of nature reflect human emotions.

A

PATHETIC FALLACY

30
Q

A confusing-sounding statement which actually makes sense.

A

PARADOX

31
Q

Giving human characteristics to objects or animals.

A

PERSONIFICATION

32
Q

A play on words. A joke created by the sound or double-meaning of a word.

A

PUN

33
Q

literary device which demonstrates the long and short patterns through stressed and unstressed syllables particularly in verse form.

A

RHYTHM

34
Q

Describing the rhythms of poetry by dividing the lines into feet, marking the locations of stressed and unstressed syllables, and counting the syllables.

A

SCANSION (Poetry)

35
Q

A comparison between two things, using “like” or “as.”

A

SIMILE

36
Q

Tension caused by not knowing what’s going to happen, or by anticipating what’s going to happen.

A

SUSPENCE

37
Q

A concrete object that also represents an abstract idea.

A

SYMBOLISM

38
Q

The moral of the story. A universal lesson an author tries to teach the audience.

A

THEME

39
Q

Attitude that a writer or speaker has towards the audience or topic.

A

TONE

Grade 9 Geography (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions