English Othello Context And Methods Flashcards
What is form in literature?
Form refers to the structure and style of a text, including its genre (e.g., novel, play, poem) and how the content is organized.
What is narrative perspective?
Narrative perspective is the point of view from which a story is told, such as first-person, third-person omniscient, or third-person limited.
Define syntax in literature.
Syntax is the arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences, reflecting a text’s tone, pace, or emphasis.
What is imagery?
Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures or evoking emotions.
What is symbolism in literature?
Symbolism uses objects, characters, or events to represent broader ideas or themes.
What is the tone of a text?
Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.
What is a motif?
A motif is a recurring element or idea in a text that reinforces themes or messages.
What is context in literary analysis?
Context refers to the historical, cultural, or social factors surrounding a text that influence its meaning.
What is structure in a text?
Structure refers to how a text is organized, including chapters, acts, stanzas, or narrative arcs.
What is the difference between theme and subject?
The subject is the topic of a text, while the theme is the message or insight conveyed about the topic.
What is an allusion?
An allusion is a reference to a person, event, or work outside the text, adding deeper meaning.
What is enjambment in poetry?
Enjambment occurs when a sentence runs onto the next line without a pause, creating flow and continuity.
What is juxtaposition?
Juxtaposition places contrasting ideas or elements side by side to highlight differences or create tension.
What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing provides hints or clues about future events in a narrative.
What is a foil character?
A foil character contrasts with another character, often the protagonist, to highlight specific traits.
What is diction?
Diction is the choice of words in a text, which contributes to tone, mood, and style.
What is free indirect discourse?
Free indirect discourse blends third-person narration with a character’s inner thoughts and emotions.
What is pathetic fallacy?
Pathetic fallacy is the attribution of human emotions to nature or inanimate objects.
What is an allegory?
An allegory is a story in which characters, events, or settings symbolize larger concepts or ideas.
What is alliteration?
Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words.
What is a paradox?
A paradox is a seemingly contradictory statement that reveals a deeper truth.
What is a bildungsroman?
A bildungsroman is a coming-of-age story focusing on a character’s personal growth and development.
What is anaphora?
Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
What is irony?
Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality, with types including verbal, situational, and dramatic irony.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor compares two things by saying one is the other, without using ‘like’ or ‘as.’
What is personification?
Personification gives human qualities to animals, objects, or abstract ideas.
What is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is exaggerated language used for emphasis or effect.
What is caesura?
Caesura is a pause in a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation.
What is a simile?
A simile compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as.’
What is epistolary form?
Epistolary form is a narrative told through letters, diary entries, or other documents.
What is metonymy?
Metonymy uses a related term to stand for something (e.g., ‘the crown’ for the monarchy).
What is synecdoche?
Synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.
What is anachronism?
Anachronism is something out of its proper historical context.
What is intertextuality?
Intertextuality refers to relationships between texts, such as references or allusions.
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is written or spoken conversation between characters.
What is dramatic irony?
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not.
What is a soliloquy?
A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts.
What is hubris?
Hubris is excessive pride or arrogance that leads to a character’s downfall.
What is catharsis?
Catharsis is the emotional release experienced by the audience at the end of a tragedy.
What is stream of consciousness?
Stream of consciousness is a narrative style that presents a character’s thoughts and feelings in a flow.
What is a tragic flaw (hamartia)?
A tragic flaw is a character trait that leads to the protagonist’s downfall.
What is antithesis?
Antithesis places opposing ideas in close proximity for contrast.
What is euphemism?
Euphemism replaces harsh or direct terms with milder expressions.
What is a climax in a narrative?
The climax is the point of highest tension or conflict in a story.
What is resolution in a plot?
Resolution is the conclusion of a narrative, where conflicts are resolved.
What is verisimilitude?
Verisimilitude refers to the appearance of being true or realistic.
What is an oxymoron?
An oxymoron combines contradictory terms (e.g., ‘deafening silence’).
What is satire?
Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose flaws.
What is episodic structure?
Episodic structure organizes a narrative into loosely connected episodes or scenes.
What is polysyndeton?
Polysyndeton is the repeated use of conjunctions in close succession for emphasis.
