Extended metaphor
A metaphor that continues over several lines or an entire work
allusion
reference to well known person or thing. Most are biblical, mythological, or Shakespearean
diction
author's word choice to convey meaning
argumentative
a text that makes a claim and argues the point with examples and evidence
Simile
A comparison using "like" or "as"
verbal irony
When someone says something on purpose that is inaccurate to make a point; often sarcastic
narrative text
a form of literature that tells a story, most likely fiction
Elevated language
Highly formal, sophisticated language used for effect
mood
emotion a reader feels from a work
Types of appeals
Logos, Pathos, and Ethos
Rhetorical question
A question asked to make a point, not to get an answer
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses
Inflammatory language
Language intended to provoke anger or strong emotions
Pathos
emotion - feelings
Metaphor
A comparison that does not use "like" or "as"
Tone
The author's attitude toward the subject
theme
central idea or message of a work
situational irony
when the unexpected happens
sarcastic tone
saying something in a mocking tone when you believe the opposite is true
satire
The use of humor to criticize people or society
symbolism
the use of object to represent an idea or quality
Logos
logic - facts and statistics
informational text
nonfiction text used to educate or inform the audience about a particular topic
dramatic irony
When the audience knows something the characters don't know
Secondary source
A work analyzing or interpreting primary sources
Primary source
An original document or firsthand account
Allusion
A reference to a well-known person, event, or work
Parallelism
The use of similar grammatical structures in a sentence or series
Ethos
credibility - ethical - trusted source belief - belief in a cause
tone
the author's attitude toward a subject