words to know Flashcards
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
hyperbole
to be disdainfully or cynically humorous, or scornfully mocking
Sarcasm/sardonic
use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning.
irony
figure of speech that places two completely contrasting ideas or clauses in juxtaposition.
antithesis/antithetical
a comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated
metaphor/ extended metaphor
a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
simile
two principal methods of describing the meanings of. words.
connotation and denotation
choice of words, especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness.
diction
encompasses the use of literal or figurative language to add symbolism and enable the reader to imagine the world of the piece of literature
imagery
placing two things side by side so as to highlight their differences
juxtaposition
attribution of personal qualities. especially : representation of a thing or abstraction as a person or by the human form
personification
object, a person, a situation, or an action that has a literal meaning in a story but suggests or represents other meanings
symbolism
explains character details directly to the reader, indirect characterization shares details through a character’s actions, dialogue, or internal monologue.
direct characterization
very clear and without vagueness or ambiguity.
explicit meanings
emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story.
mood
reflects the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work
tone
statement that appears at first to be contradictory, but upon reflection then makes sense.
paradox
not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable
impervious
great severity, an adjective
draconian
unclear and lacking form; vague:
nebulous
disappointment that you feel when you discover that something is not as good as you had expected or thought
disillusioned
to engage in harmless fun or mischief. often used with about.
larking
strong distaste, aversion, or objection; antipathy.
repugnance
marked by spirited enjoyment
zestful
showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
sullen
strong sense of masculine pride.
machismo
likely to cause disagreement or argument
contentious
he act of deciding upon and initiating a course of action
volition
anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
indignation
skill in ruses or trickery
stratagem
a country or region brought under the control of the ancient Roman government
province
interpret and analyze socio-cultural, political and economic spheres, where underprivileged people struggle to gain access to resources, and equal participation in social life.
marginality
exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words.
theatrics/theatricality
to provide or supply with something ornamental; adorn
garnish
to summon by or as if by invocation or incantation.
conjure/conjuror
a form of address or title placed after a man’s name or designation, used as a mark of respect
sahib
to incite by argument or advice
exhort
the act of despising
contempt
meaning of the work as a whole
MOTWAAW
for literary analysis what is the three step process?
- identify the MOTWAAW
- identify what literary elements create the theme.
- explain how the elements from #2 create #1
name three things a theme shoudnt be
- be one word
- be a cliche
- refer dirctly to the author, text, characters, or plot
- use the word “you”
- be a suggestion or a command
name two three things a theme should be
- be an authors observation or humanity
- be a complex idea, probably in a complex sentence
- be a compete sentence
name four ways a theme is created
setting, plot, tone, characterization ,and devices
what two things do you need any literary analysis
- an introductory, contextualizing statement. it is a broad term sentence or two about the work but not saying anything specific about it
- “mr. Star”
Name the five points of Mr. Star
title, genre, author, strong verb, and what, why and how.
type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly
indirect characterization
often functions as the opposite, referring to something that is understood, but not described clearly or directly, and often using implication or assumption.
implicit meaning
