Coverage Flashcards
refers to the “mental pictures” that readers experience when reading literature
IMAGERY
a type of imagery that appeals to the sense of sight
Visual Imagery
A type of imagery that appeals to the sense of hearing
Auditory Imagery
A type of imagery that appeals to the sense of smell
Olfactory Imagery
It describes what we taste
Gustatory Imagery
It describes what we touch
Tactile Imagery
Refers to the choice and use of words in speech or writing
DICTION
Is characterized by the use of sophisticated,precise,and elevated language
Formal Diction
Is more relaxed,casual,and conversational in nature or its commonly used in everyday conversations, informal writing
Informal Diction
These are the tools or ways of writer in making his stories interesting and colorful
LITERARY Techniques
Used to create on interesting piece of creative nonfiction
Figurative Language
Are devices used by the authors to create a special meaning for readers to arouse a vivid picture in the imagination of the reader
Figure of speech
Make a direct comparison showing similarities between two things using “as” or “like”
Simile
Makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share common characteristic
Metaphor
Makes a thing-an idea or an animal is given human attributes
Personification
