Techniques Flashcards
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.
True or False: A simile uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare two things.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is a recurring theme or idea in a text.
Motif
What is the purpose of alliteration in poetry?
To create rhythm and enhance the musicality of the language.
Identify the technique: ‘The wind whispered through the trees.’
Personification
What does ‘imagery’ refer to in literature?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.
Choose the correct term: An exaggeration used for emphasis is called a __________.
Hyperbole
True or False: Irony is when the opposite of what you expect happens.
True
What is the effect of using enjambment in poetry?
It creates a sense of movement and can enhance the emotional impact.
Define ‘tone’ in the context of literature.
The author’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience.
What is the difference between a round character and a flat character?
A round character is complex and undergoes development, while a flat character is one-dimensional and does not change.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
What technique is used in the phrase ‘deafening silence’?
Oxymoron
True or False: A climax is the turning point in a story.
True
What is ‘foreshadowing’?
A literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
Identify the technique: ‘He has a heart of stone.’
Metaphor
What does ‘setting’ refer to in a narrative?
The time and place in which the story occurs.
Choose the correct term: A story’s main message or underlying meaning is called a __________.
Theme
What is a ‘narrative voice’?
The perspective from which a story is told.
True or False: A protagonist is the main character in a story.
True
What is ‘symbolism’ in literature?
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a character that contrasts with another character, often the protagonist.
Foil
What is the purpose of a ‘hook’ in writing?
To grab the reader’s attention at the beginning of a text.
Identify the technique: ‘The stars danced playfully in the night sky.’
Personification
What does ‘cliffhanger’ refer to?
An ending that leaves the audience in suspense, eager to know what happens next.
True or False: A narrative arc describes the chronological construction of plot in a story.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is when the author directly states a character’s traits.
Direct characterization
What is ‘dramatic irony’?
When the audience knows something that the characters do not.
Choose the correct term: The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work conveys is called __________.
Mood
What is ‘denouement’?
The final part of a story where the plot strands are drawn together and matters are resolved.
Identify the technique: ‘She is as brave as a lion.’
Simile
What does ‘flashback’ mean in literature?
A scene set in a time earlier than the main story.
True or False: A secondary character is essential to the story’s main plot.
False
Fill in the blank: __________ is a literary device that contrasts differing ideas or themes.
Juxtaposition
