Techniques Flashcards
(34 cards)
What is a metaphor?
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.
True or False: A simile uses ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare two things.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is a recurring theme or idea in a text.
Motif
What is the purpose of alliteration in poetry?
To create rhythm and enhance the musicality of the language.
Identify the technique: ‘The wind whispered through the trees.’
Personification
What does ‘imagery’ refer to in literature?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.
Choose the correct term: An exaggeration used for emphasis is called a __________.
Hyperbole
True or False: Irony is when the opposite of what you expect happens.
True
What is the effect of using enjambment in poetry?
It creates a sense of movement and can enhance the emotional impact.
Define ‘tone’ in the context of literature.
The author’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience.
What is the difference between a round character and a flat character?
A round character is complex and undergoes development, while a flat character is one-dimensional and does not change.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Alliteration
What technique is used in the phrase ‘deafening silence’?
Oxymoron
True or False: A climax is the turning point in a story.
True
What is ‘foreshadowing’?
A literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
Identify the technique: ‘He has a heart of stone.’
Metaphor
What does ‘setting’ refer to in a narrative?
The time and place in which the story occurs.
Choose the correct term: A story’s main message or underlying meaning is called a __________.
Theme
What is a ‘narrative voice’?
The perspective from which a story is told.
True or False: A protagonist is the main character in a story.
True
What is ‘symbolism’ in literature?
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a character that contrasts with another character, often the protagonist.
Foil
What is the purpose of a ‘hook’ in writing?
To grab the reader’s attention at the beginning of a text.
Identify the technique: ‘The stars danced playfully in the night sky.’
Personification
