English IV NCFE terms 1 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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literary terms to review

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the author explains through direct statements what the character is like (kind, evil, etc.).

direct characterization

5

a circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character

dramatic irony

10

an appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.

ethos

20

an overstatement; the act of making something seem greater than it is

exaggeration

10

Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things

figurative language

5

a scene or event from the past that appears in a narrative out of chronological order, to fill in information or explain something in the present

flashback

10

character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits

foil

20

an author's use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story

foreshadowing

5

a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor

hyperbole

5

a word or phrase which means something different from its literal meaning (ex. "actions speak louder than words" or "costs an arm and a leg")

idiom

20

words or phrases appealing to one or more of the five senses in order to create a mental picture

imagery

5

the writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that character's thoughts, words, and actions

indirect characterization

5

a conclusion one can draw from the presented details

inference

5

an appeal based on logic or reason

logos

20

a figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as

metaphor

5

the overall emotion created by a work of literature

mood

10