Terms Flashcards
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metaphor
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
similie
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox ).
hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
personification
the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
alliteration
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
assonance
in poetry, the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible (e.g., penitence, reticence ).
onomatopoeia
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g. cuckoo, sizzle ).
Flat Character
A flat character is one that lacks complexity in several facets.
Round character
A round character is nuanced and well thought-out. They usually play an important role in the story
Static character
A static character is one that doesn’t change throughout the telling of the story
dynamic character
A dynamic character is one who learns a lesson or changes as a person
literary device
“Literary device” is a broad term for all the techniques, styles, and strategies an author uses to enhance their writing.
Point of view
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter.
foreshadow
be a warning or indication of (a future event).
Flashback
a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
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.
rhetorical question
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
archetype
a very typical example of a certain person or thing.
repetition
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
oxymoron
a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g. faith unfaithful kept him falsely true ).
symbolism
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
figurative language
In short, the definition of figurative language is using a word or phrase beyond its literal definition to achieve a more complex meaning or to strengthen its descriptive effect
Care giver
This archetype is motivated to provide reassurance, service, advice, listening and an open heart to support the welfare of others. The Caregiver is compassionate, generous, efficient, self-sacrificing, patient, highly competent and an excellent multitasker.
Creator
The Creator archetype is one that is driven by the free flow of creativity–while also staying within certain parameters of control. In this delicate balance, we find different brands and companies that value and promote self-expression, imagination, and outside-the-box thinking.
