Literary List 2

Question 1

Anaphora

Answer 1

The intentional repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive lines, stanzas, sentences, or paragraphs. It is used to creat emphasis, though the effect differs with the context

Question 2

Atmosphere

Answer 2

The predominant mood or tone in all or part of a literary work, which may, for example, be joyous, tranquil, melancholy, eerie, tense, or ominous. The atmosphere may be suggested by the setting, dialogue, diction, and selection of details in the narrative and usually foreshadows expectations about the outcome of the events.

Question 3

Characterization

Answer 3

The techniques by which an author represents the moral, intellectual, and emotional natures of the characters

Question 4

Flat character

Answer 4

Is two dimensional and is more of a type than an individual… ex: the good natured grandma, the helpful police officer, etc (only one characteristic is shown)

Question 5

Round character

Answer 5

Three dimensional & displays multiple characteristics

Question 6

Indirect characterization

Answer 6

Presenting the characters’ words and actions without commentary and allowing that dramatization to imply their motives, feelings, and values

Question 7

Direct characterization

Answer 7

The author describes and comments on characters’ motives, values, and traits and often passes judgment on them

Question 8

Chiasmus

Answer 8

A figure of speech in which two successive phrases or clauses are parallel in syntax, but reverse the order of analogous words…ex: “This land was ours before we were the land’s”

Question 9

Diction

Answer 9

The word choice and phrasing in a literary work

Question 10

Formal diction

Answer 10

Follows the rules of grammer

Question 11

Colloquial diction

Answer 11

English as it is spoken

Question 12

Abstract diction

Answer 12

Refers to language understood by the mind, not by the senses… ex: God, love, beauty, happiness

Question 13

Concrete diction

Answer 13

Refers to language understood completely by the five senses… ex: color, shapes, textures, smells, etc

Question 14

Literal diction

Answer 14

Refers to language that means exactly what it says… ex: The sky is blue

Question 15

Figurative diction

Answer 15

Refers to language that is symbolic (metaphors, similes, personification) ex: The sky is blue with sadness because of the sorrow people are causing