Literary Devices Flashcards
1
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Direct Characterization
A
Direct words or phrases that describe a character
2
Q
Indirect characterization
A
Reading in between the lines in order to gain information about the character
3
Q
Connotation
A
The emotional effect a word has
4
Q
Diction
A
The authors word choice
5
Q
Denotation
A
The dictionary definition of a word
6
Q
Imagery
A
To vividly describe something
7
Q
Dramatic irony
A
You know something the character doesn’t
8
Q
Verbal irony
A
Sarcasm
9
Q
Situational irony
A
Plot twist, something happens that isn’t expected
10
Q
Metaphor
A
A comparison without using like or as
11
Q
Mood/atmosphere
A
The emotional feeling that a literary work produces
12
Q
Resolution
A
Events that occur after the climax
13
Q
Symbol
A
Something that is used to represent a theme or motif
14
Q
Tone
A
Attitude the author has towards a specific topic
15
Q
Conflict
A
The problem: Man vs. man Man vs. himself Man vs. society Man vs. nature
