Literary Techniques for Prose (Characterisation/Setting) Flashcards
1
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Change of syntax
A
Arrangement of words in phrases and sentences
2
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Foils
A
A pair of characters, events, settings, or other elements which are set up in contrast to one another in order to highlight their differences
3
Q
Dialogue
A
Communication between two or more people
4
Q
Tone
A
Authors attitude towards the character or situation
5
Q
Punctuation marks
A
Period (.), Comma (,), Colon (:), Question mark (?), Exclamation mark (!)
6
Q
Typography
A
The design, arrangement, style, and appearance of text.
7
Q
Accent
A
Draw attention to something
8
Q
Vernacular
A
Everyday language
9
Q
Diction
A
A writer’s or speaker’s choice of words
10
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Colloquial language
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Slang or common language that is informal
11
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Actions
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A behavior someone undertakes
12
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Juxtaposition
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Placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast
