techniques Flashcards
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True or False: Similes compare two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
What does ‘imagery’ refer to in literature?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader’s mind.
What is the purpose of personification?
To give human traits and characteristics to non-human objects or abstract ideas.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of hyperbole? A) ‘It’s raining cats and dogs.’ B) ‘The stars are like diamonds.’ C) ‘He ran faster than the wind.’
A) ‘It’s raining cats and dogs.’
What is allusion?
An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that the reader is expected to recognize.
True or False: An oxymoron combines contradictory terms.
True
What technique uses a pause for effect in poetry?
Caesura
Fill in the blank: __________ is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.
Mood
What is the effect of using a rhetorical question?
To provoke thought or emphasize a point without expecting an answer.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia? A) ‘Buzz’ B) ‘Bright’ C) ‘Beautiful’
A) ‘Buzz’
What does ‘tone’ refer to in a text?
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.
True or False: A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term.
True
What is the definition of symbolism?
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the perspective from which a story is told.
Point of view
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of that word.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes irony? A) A contrast between expectations and reality B) A straightforward statement C) An emotional appeal
A) A contrast between expectations and reality
What is the purpose of anaphora in writing?
To create emphasis through the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence.
True or False: A cliffhanger is a narrative device that leaves the audience in suspense.
True
What is a theme in literature?
The central idea or underlying message conveyed through a work of literature.
Fill in the blank: __________ is a comparison of two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Simile
What is the function of a thesis statement?
To present the main argument or claim of an essay or piece of writing.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language? A) Metaphor B) Simile C) Verb
C) Verb
What does ‘syntax’ refer to in writing?
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
True or False: A narrative is a story that is told or written.
True
what is Enjambment
continuing a sentence without a pause beyond the line or stanza
