aspect of story representative of something else (usually symbolic) or larger abstract concept/important historical/geographical event
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Characterisation
means of the author conveying characters personality/life history/values/physical attributes
2 of 25
Dialogue
characters speak to one another often used as substitute for exposition
3 of 25
Dramatic Irony
audience/reader aware of something characters aren't
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Figurative language
use of language where intended meaning differs from actual literal meaning: metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, verbal irony, oxymoron
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Foil
character meant to represent characteristics, values ideas directly opposed by another character
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Hyperbole
description which exaggerates
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Imagery
language which describes something in detail, creates sensory stimulation, specific and recurring types of imagery
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Mood
atmosphere or emotional condition created by piece within setting
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Motif
recurring important idea or image, is expressed as a single word or phrase
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Oxymoron
contradiction in terms 'cold fire'
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Paradox
situation created which cant possibly exist
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Parallelism
use of similar or identical language/structure/events or ideas in different parts of text
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Point of View
identity of narrative voice, person reader experiences story through
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Speaker
'voice' of poem not the poet
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Tone
apparent emotional state/ 'attitude' of narrative voice through language of piece
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Tragic Flaw
single characteristic which causes downfall of protagonist
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Foreshadowing
plot-related literary technique author shows hints in early part of narrative of later events.
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Word Play
nature of words used themselves become part of the work
writing tight and efficient? elaborate and long-winded?
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Use of Dialogue
to tell story? whole conversations or just fragments? conversation slang or formal? natural or contrived? pacing or pause? substitute for narration?
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Character Development
how author introduce character? evolution of character? their function/ motivation? what kind of characters full/round/stock characters/ stereotypes/caricatures?
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Allusions
how often does author refer to other texts, symbols, myths, famous figures, histrical evets
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Flashback
section of literary work which represents events or series of events that occurred ear lie than the current time of work.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
means of the author conveying characters personality/life history/values/physical attributes
Back
Characterisation
Card 3
Front
characters speak to one another often used as substitute for exposition
Back
Card 4
Front
audience/reader aware of something characters aren't
Back
Card 5
Front
use of language where intended meaning differs from actual literal meaning: metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, verbal irony, oxymoron
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