Techniques

Question 1

Allegory

Answer 1

A story or narrative with two meanings

Question 2

Allusion

Answer 2

A subtle or passing reference to an event, person, place, other text, etc. that is intended to be noticed by readers

Question 3

Ambiguity

Answer 3

When something is left to the reader’s imagination.

Question 4

Antithesis

Answer 4

Using two sentences with contradictory or contrasting meanings close to one another, sometimes even in immediate succession.

Question 5

Characterisation

Answer 5

The process by which characters are introduced, described and then fully formed through their choices, interactions

Question 6

Dramatic Irony

Answer 6

Any situation wherein the audience is privy to some sort of information that the characters do not know, building audience tension, suspense, etc.

Question 7

Contrast

Answer 7

Any situation wherein two different or opposing things are presented together in order to highlight their differences.

Question 8

Euphemism

Answer 8

A mild or ‘proper’ expression used to replace one that is harsh, blunt or otherwise offensive in order to not cause trouble or appear vulgar.

Question 9

Forshadowing

Answer 9

The act of hinting at or setting up a situation, event or action that will later be extremely important in the narrative but doesn’t seem important at the time.

Chekov’s gun

Question 10

Form

Answer 10

The construction and structure of a text based on the text type, the context and the author’s personal stylistic choices.

Question 11

Hyperbole

Answer 11

The purposeful over-exaggeration of a statement in order to create a more intense or over-the-top effect.

Question 12

Imagery

Answer 12

Visual imagery engages the sense of sight. …
Gustatory imagery engages the sense of taste. …
Tactile imagery engages the sense of touch. …
Auditory imagery engages the sense of hearing. …
Olfactory imagery engages the sense of smell.

Question 13

Intertextuality

Answer 13

This occurs when one text makes reference to another text, either obviously or in a more subtle way (e.g. allusions) in order to make a point or draw links between the two

Question 14

Irony

Answer 14

A disconnect between what is said and what is meant, usually with the words said having a second insulting, humorous or satirical meaning.

Question 15

Satire

Answer 15

expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society, by using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule.

Question 16

Juxtaposition

Answer 16

Placing one character, idea, theme, object, setting, etc. parallel to another in order to compare and contrast the two.

Question 17

Modality

Answer 17

The strength or force of a word, which low modality words being passive while high modality words are forceful.

Question 18

Motifs

Answer 18

A motif is an idea, symbol, object, concept or theme that is always present throughout an entire text, playing a significant and/or symbolic role in the narrative

Question 19

Omission

Answer 19

What is left out of a text – missing scenes, fade to blacks, conversations only mentioned in passing, etc.

Question 20

Personification

Answer 20

The attributing of human characteristics to non-human objects, by which inanimate objects appear to have life and/or feelings.

Question 21

Symbolism

Answer 21

When an object, person, etc. represents a more complex idea, concept or theme.

Question 22

Syntax

Answer 22

The way a sentence is constructed – short, long, fragmented, compound, complex, etc.