Glossary 2 Flashcards
Definition- Foreshadowing
When an author gives hints about what will occur later in a story
Example- Foreshadowing
In Little Red Riding Hood, her mom warns her to look out for the wolf in the woods foreshadowing his later appearance.
Impact- Foreshadowing
Increases suspense and tension in the story
Definition- Genre
The major category into which a literary work fits. The basic divisions of literature are prose, poetry, and drama. However, genres can be subdivided as well (poetry can be classified into lyric, dramatic, narrative, etc.).
Definition- Gothic
Writing characterized by gloom, mystery, fear, and/or death. Also refers to an architectural style of the Middle Ages, often seen in cathedrals of this period.
Example- Gothic
Edgar Allen Poe’s works such as The Cask of Amontillado
Definition- Imagery
Word or words that create a picture in the reader’s mind. Usually, this involves the five senses. Authors often use imagery in conjunction with metaphors, similes, or figures of speech.
Example- Imagery
“The bright blue sky and soft green grass blowing in the wind”
Impact- Imagery
Stimulate senses when reading and create a deeper connection with readers.
Definition- Invective
A long, emotionally violent, attack using strong, abusive language.
Example- Invective
“You dirt-eating piece of slime, you scum-sucking pig, you son of a motherless goat!”—Three Amigos.
“I’ll explain and I’ll use small words so that you’ll be sure to understand, you warthog faced buffoon.”—The Princess Bride.
Impact- Invective
Strong, charged language that can show anger and disapproval.
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
saying “This is such great weather we are having” when it is storming outside
Impact- Verbal irony
It provides humor and can provide emphasis on a situation.
Definition- Dramatic irony
When the audience of a drama, play, movie, etc. knows something that the character doesn’t and would be surprised to find out.
Example- Dramatic irony
In Romeo and Juliet, the audience knows Juliet is not really dead but Romeo does not and it leads to him killing himself when he should not have.
Impact- Dramatic irony
It creates contrast, tension, and suspense in writing
Definition- Situational irony
Found in the plot (or story line) of a book, story, or movie. Sometimes it makes you laugh because it’s funny how things turn out.
Example- Situational irony
a police station being robbed
Impact- Situational irony
Creates unexpected twists, adds surprise, and keeps the audience entertained and engaged.
Definition- Juxtaposition
Placing things side by side for the purposes of comparison.
Example- Juxtaposition
You’re making a mountain out of a molehill”
