literary techniques Flashcards
what is an allusion
a brief reference to a well known person,place,event, etc.
what is foreshadowing
a hint about what might happen in the future
what is imagery
words and phrases that call to mind images or other sensory experiences
what is irony
situational irony-an occurrence that is the opposite of what was expected
verbal irony- the author says one thing and means another
what is a red herring
something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important issue
what is suspense
An intense feeling of nervousness or excitement the reader feels while waiting to find out the outcome of certain events
what is symbolism
when an object (person etc.)is used to represent something else giving the object a deeper meaning/more significant meaning
what is a hyperbole
a great exaggeration
