Deck #2 Flashcards
Definition: Foreshadowing
when an author gives hints about what will occur later in a story
Example: Foreshadowing
A dark and stormy night may predict something bad will happen
Impact: Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing adds depth to the story, and and build suspense and emotional weight to engage the reader
Definition: Genre
the major category a literary work fits into
Definition: Gothic
writing characterized by gloom, mystery, fear and/or death.
Example: Gothic
“The candle flickered as a cold breath of air swept through the room. From the corner, the shadow moved—but no one was there.”
Definition: Imagery
a word or words that create a picture in the reader’s mind.
Example: Imagery
“The sun was like a blazing ball of fire, painting the sky orange and pink”
Impact: Imagery
Imagery makes the writing vivid and memorable, and creates a clear picture in the readers head to visualize the story.
Definition: Invective
insulting, strong, abusive language.
Example: Invective
“She’ll never like you, no matter how hard you try; you’re just not good enough for someone like her.”
Impact: Invective
creates a emotional impact that reveals the character’s feelings
Definition: Irony
When the opposite of what you expect to happen does.
Definition: Verbal Irony
when you say something and mean the opposite/something different
Example: Verbal Irony
a character stepping out into a hurricane and saying, “What nice weather we’re having!”
Impact: Verbal Irony
Adds depth to a story by contrasting what is said with what is meant, engaging the audience and often highlighting a character’s wit
Definition: Dramatic Irony
When the audience knows something that the character doesn’t
Example: Dramatic Irony
In Snow White the audience knows the old woman offering the apple is the evil queen in disguise, but Snow White doesn’t .
Impact: Dramatic Irony
adds engagement between the audience and the characters within the story, and creates anticipation to see how the situation will unfold
Definition: Situational Irony
when the opposite of what is expected happens
Example: Situational Irony
A fire station getting caught on fire.
Impact: Situational Irony
highlights the unexpectedness of events, surprising the audience and emphasizing the unpredictability of life, often leading to deeper reflection on themes or characters.
Definition: Juxtaposition
Placing things side by side for the purposes of comparison
Example: Juxtaposition
Night and day, good and evil, poor and rich.
