Pop Quiz Vocabulary 8/18/22 Flashcards
Adjectives
a word or phrase that modifies or describes a noun (names an attribute)
Adverbs
a word or phrase that modifies an adjective, verb, or other adverbs (expresses a relation of place, time, circumstance, etc.)
Allusion
an indirect reference
Ambiguity
the quality of being open to more than one interpretation
Analogy
a comparison between two things
Analysis
the detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
Antagonist
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something
Antecedent
an earlier clause, phrase, or word to which a pronoun, noun, or another word refers
Antithesis
something that is the direct opposite of something else
Atmosphere
the tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art
Catharsis
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions
Character
the mental and moral qualities of an individual
Chronology
the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence
Claim/Thesis
a statement that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
Climax
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something
Comparison
an estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people
Conceit
excessive pride in oneself
Conflict: External
conflict between the protagonist and any external force
Conflict: Internal
conflict between the protagonist and any internal force (e.g. opposing desires or beliefs)
Diction
the choice of words
Drama
a play for theater, radio, or television
Dramatic monologue
a poem written in the form of a speech of an individual character
Dramatic situation or moment
a situation in which people are involved in conflicts that solicit the audience’s empathy
Epiphany
a sudden realization of the nature of something
Evidence
the facts or information indicating whether something is true or valid
Exposition
the background information on the characters and the setting
Extended metaphor
a metaphor in a literary work that is extended over multiple lines
Fiction
literature that is created from imagination
Figurative Language
the use of words that go beyond the literal meaning
