Structure Flashcards
(12 cards)
A story or poem in which characters and events represent abstract concepts or qualities; a systemic metaphor throughout a literary work.
Allegory
Lord of the Flies
Animal Farm
The Crucible
Allegory
Process by which an unhealthy emotional state produced by an imbalance of feelings is corrected and emotional health is restored.
*Peacefulness
Catharsis
“Isn’t it pretty to think so?” (Hemingway)
Catharsis
Literary device that cuts tension in the middle of tragedy. Not just to be funny.
Comic Relief
Drunken Porter in Macbeth
Comic Relief
A quotation or aphorism at the beginning of a literary work that suggests a theme.
Epigraph
“One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth forever… The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to the place where he arose…”– Ecclesiastes
Epigraph
Background information, often early on in a narrative, sets up information about characters/conflicts
Exposition
“‘You are burnt beyond recognition,’ he added, looking at his wife as one looks at a valuable piece of personal property which has suffered some damage. She held up her hands, strong, shapely hands, and surveyed them critically, drawing up her fawn sleeves above the wrists. Looking at them reminded her of her rings, which she had given to her husband before leaving for the beach.” (Chopin)
Exposition
Deserted Island, 17th centruy Salem, Verona, etc.
Setting
Locale and period in which the action takes place.
Setting
