literary terms #2 Flashcards
the general ideas, images& feelings associated with a word IN ADDITION to it’s literal sense; the cannot active meaning does beyond it’s dictionary detention
cannotation
the other words, or sentences, surrounding an unfamiliar word that offer clues to the meaning of a word
context
exact dictionary definition of a word
denotation
specialized vocabulary used by people in the same profession/field/ discipline
jargon
an AUTHORS CHOICE OF WORDS based upon correctness, effectiveness, clearness, and writers personal preference
diction
language that uses words in their ordinary senses word; meant to be taken word for word
literal language
language NOT meant to be taken literally; used to create vivid impressions by making some interesting or creative comparison
figurative language
giving human traits to non-human objects
personification
an outrageous over-exaggeration to make a point
hyperbole
using words to imitate sounds
onomatopoeia
a direct comparison between 2 dissimilar objects using like or as
simile
a figure of speech where 1 thing is spoken of as though it were something else- giving the characteristic of one thing to another
metaphor
uses word is and most common/simplistic form of a metaphor
direct metaphor
the comparison is subtle, suggested
ex: she sailed into the room vs. she was a sail boat as se walked into the room
implied metaphor
an implied metaphor that extends throughout an extended length of time or throughout the entire length of a work
extended metaphor
