unitn4 Flashcards
(23 cards)
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.
Allusion
When something in the story has more than one possible meaning, or isn’t fully explained. It makes readers think and interpret for themselves.
Ambiguity
mood or feeling developed through descriptions of the setting and senses
Atmosphere
The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and character development.
Conflict
The spoken exchanges between characters, revealing their personalities and advancing the plot.
Dialogue
when the reader knows things that the characters in a story do not
Dramatic Irony
A “lightbulb moment” where a character suddenly understands something big and important.
Epiphany
A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another person, society, or nature.
External Conflict
Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story, building anticipation.
Foreshadowing
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.
Imagery
A struggle within a character, often involving emotions, decisions, or moral dilemmas.
Internal Conflict
A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the unexpected outcomes in a situation.
Irony
A recurring element or idea in a literary work that has symbolic significance.
Motif
a character’s reason for doing what he/she does
Motive
The organized way in which a story is told, including the sequence of events and perspective.
Narrative Structure
How fast or slow the story moves. Writers change pacing to build tension, show action, or slow things down for reflection.
Pacing
Giving human traits or characteristics to nonhuman objects or abstract concepts.
Personification
When a writer uses a lot of conjunctions (like and, or, but) in a row to slow things down or add dramatic effect.
Polysyndeton
A type of writing that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to point out problems in society, politics, or human behavior.
Satire
the time and place of a story
Setting
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, conveying deeper meanings.
Symbolism
The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.
Theme
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.
Tone
