Terminolgy

Question 1

Metaphor

Answer 1

A comparison without using like or as

Question 2

Simile

Answer 2

A comparison with using like or as

Question 3

Analogy

Answer 3

Comparison for the purpose of clarifying something

Question 4

Allusion

Answer 4

Indirect reference to something we’ll know

Question 5

Theme

Answer 5

Central message

Question 6

Conflict

Answer 6

An issue that arises in a story between two or more characters or thing in a story

Question 7

Verbal irony

Answer 7

Sarcasm

Question 8

Situational irony

Answer 8

When the opposite of what you expect happens

Question 9

Dramatic irony

Answer 9

When the audience knows something that one or more characters doesn’t

Question 10

Paradox

Answer 10

Statement or idea that despite being true sounds false

Question 11

First person pov

Answer 11

Writing as if the writer is in the story. “Me, I, we”

Question 12

Third person omniscient pov

Answer 12

Writer can reveal thoughts and feelings of all characters. “He she they”

Question 13

Third person limited omniscient pov

Answer 13

Reveals thoughts of only one character

Question 14

Third person objective

Answer 14

Cannot reveal thoughts & feelings only observations

Question 15

Motif

Answer 15

Any repetitive element that has a symbolic significance

Ex: music/audio

Question 16

Allusion

Answer 16

An indirect reference to something well known

Question 17

Allegory

Answer 17

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning
Ex: hitler pig

Question 18

Connotation

Answer 18

The meaning of a word that depends on which text it is used in
Ex: he is cool. Not actually cold temp.

Question 19

Denotation

Answer 19

Exact meaning of a word

Question 20

Metonymy

Answer 20

The substitute of the name for an attribute that that thing has.
Ex: the crown= monarchy

Question 21

Epiphany

Answer 21

An experience of sudden realization.