Unit 2 Flashcards
Catharsis (n.):
The process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, thereby as a form of relief
Solace (n.):
Comfort in a time of distress and sadness
Ineffable (adj.):
Too great or extreme to be expressed in words
Magnitude (n.):
The great size or extent of something
Correspondence (n.):
A close similarity, connection, or equivalence
Communion (n.):
The sharing or exchange of intimate thoughts or feelings, especially when it is on the mental or spiritual level
Solitude (n.):
The state or situation of being alone
Central Idea (term):
The unifying element of the story that ties together the points of the writing to create the main message of the story
Theme (n.):
The common messages or topics of a text
Confidence (n.):
The feeling or belief that one could trust or rely on someone or something
Verses (n.):
Writing arranged through words, lines, or phrases (typically in poetry)
Tangible (adj.):
Perceptible by touch
Endure (v.):
Remain in existence; last
Transitory (adj.):
Not permanent
Preface (n.):
An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims
Kinship (n.):
Blood relationship
Faults (n.):
Unattractive or unsatisfactory features, typically in pieces of work or someone’s character
Assent (n./v.):
Expression of approval or agreement
Impulse (n.):
A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act
Accordance (n.):
conformity or agreement
Solemn (adj.):
serious and dignified
Facile (adj.):
Easily achieved; effortless
Abundance (adj.):
A very large quantity of something
Heartfelt (adj.):
Sincere
Indifferent (adj.):
neither good nor bad; mediocre
Immersion (n.):
The action of completely dipping something in a substance
Descent (v.):
The action of moving downward, dropping, or falling
Renounce (v.):
To give up and stop consuming or using
Idolatry (n.):
Extreme love and admiration for someone or something
Literary Elements vs. Literary Devices
Literacy elements are basic components of a story, such as character, setting, plot, and theme. These are building blocks that create the structure of literacy work.
Literacy devices are techniques used by the writer to add depth and meaning to their writing
Metaphor (n.):
comparison without using like, as, or than
Simile (n.):
Comparing two things using like, than, or as
Hyperbole (n.):
An exaggeration
Understatement (n.):
An under exaggeration
Synaesthesia (n.):
The blending of human senses to describe an object
Repetition (n.):
repeating
Repetition (n.):
Repeating words or phrases for emphasis or effect
Juxtaposition (n.):
Placing two things next to each other to compare or contrast them
Symbolism (n.):
when one thing represents another
Assonance (n.)
Repetition of vowel sounds
Rhyme (n.)
when words have matching endings
Anaphora (n.)
Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences
Symploce (n.)
Repeating a word or phrase at the beginning and another at the end of several lines
Epistrophe (n.)
Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences
Alliteration (n.)
Repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words
Adnomination (n.):
Repetition of words with similar roots
Amplification (n.)
Making something bigger or more important by adding details or examples
Tempest (n.):
A violent windy storm
Quiver (v.):
To tremble or shake
Restless (adj.):
Unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Ecstasy (n.):
extreme happiness
Enflamed (adj.):
The state of being on fire
Enchant (v.):
Fill something with great delight; charm
Furrow (v.)
To make a trail in a surface
Toiler (n.):
Someone who works long and hard
Toiler (n.):
Someone who works long and hard
Aggrieved (adj.):
Feeling resentment after being treated unfairly
Reaper (n.):
Someone or something that harvests crops
Sap (n.):
Tree syrup
Veil (n.):
A piece of material worn by women to conceal their face
Eternity (n.):
Never ending in time
Facet (n.):
A particular aspect or feature of something
