Gothic Literature Flashcards
(24 cards)
Aural language
Language used to describe sound in a given environment
Colloquial
Informal expression of speech
Connotation
The shades of meaning attached to words
Cumulative listing
The purposeful compilation of a list in a specific order for an intended effect
Satire
The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticise people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues
Epistolary
(Of a literary work) in the form of letters
Horror
A genre created to disturb/frighten/warn
First person view
Uses pronouns like I, we
Alternating narrative view
The story is built through every character’s perspective
Stream-of-consciousness
The style of writing allows authenticity to the story emphasising its gothic nature
Denouement
The epilogue
Trope
A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression
Cliché
A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
Exposition
A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory
Antithesis
A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
Characterisation
The creation or construction of a fictional character
Elision
The omission of a sound or syllable when speaking
Epiphany
A moment of sudden and great revelation or realisation
Euphemism
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Foreshadowing
Be a warning or indication of (a future event)
Imagery
Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Pathetic Fallacy
The description of the environment to describe a character’s mood
Paradox
A logically self-contradictory statement or a statement that runs contrary to one’s expectation
Symbols
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
