Final Exam Review!

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

Directly comparing 2 diff things using “like” or “as”

Question 2

Juxtaposition

Answer 2

2 things being seen / placed together with contrasting effect

-place diff things side by side to compare them / contrast them to create an interesting effect

Question 3

Metaphor

Answer 3

Directly comparing 2 diff things w/o using “like” or “as” (ex: time is a thief)

Question 4

Foreshadowing

Answer 4

a warning / indication of a future event [indication of something that’ll happen in the future]

Question 5

Comparison

Answer 5

consideration / estimate of similarities or dissimilarities btw 2 things or ppl

Question 6

Motif

Answer 6

recurring symbol, image, idea, or phrase that appears throughout a story

-reinforcing its central themes

Question 7

Oxymoron

Answer 7

Two opposite words put together to create a new meaning (ex: bittersweet)

Question 8

Personification

Answer 8

figure of speech that’s used to attribute human characteristics to something that isn’t human

Question 9

Dramatic Irony

Answer 9

When audience knows more abt a situation than the characters do

Question 10

Situational Irony

Answer 10

when the outcome of a situation is contrary / diff from what’s expected

[when what happens is opposite of what is expected]

Question 11

Verbal Irony

Answer 11

Using words to convey a meaning that is opposite to / diff from literal interpretation

-to emphasize a point, express humor

Question 12

Mood

Answer 12

Emotional state of mind / feeling

Question 13

Repetition

Answer 13

Action of repeating something that has already been said / written

Question 14

Paradox

Answer 14

Something that’s true but also wrong (contradicts itself)

Question 15

Analogy

Answer 15

comparison btw 2 diff things to explain a concept by highlighting their similarity

Question 16

POV

Answer 16

perspective from which a story is told / way of seeing / thinking abt something

Question 17

Hyperbole

Answer 17

Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally

Question 18

Tone

Answer 18

The way someone speaks / writes (conveys attitude, emotion or style)

Question 19

Theme

Answer 19

main subject that’s being discussed / described in a piece of writing

Question 20

Contrast

Answer 20

Showing how 2 or more things are diff from e/o

Question 21

Symbolism

Answer 21

Use of symbols to represent ideas / qualities

ex: heart symbolizes love

Question 22

Context

Answer 22

circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea - in terms which it can be fully understood & assessed.

Question 23

Cliche

Answer 23

phrase / opinion that’s overused & betrays lack of og thought

-sounds tired, predictable / unoriginal.