Visual Techniques Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is an Allegory?
A narrative with two meanings: a literal meaning and a hidden meaning, often commenting on real-world events or issues.
Define Allusion.
A subtle reference to an event, person, place, or another text, enriching the meaning through association.
What is Colloquial Language?
Informal language that reflects how people speak in everyday conversations, adding realism to characters and dialogue.
What does Contrast refer to in literature?
The deliberate positioning of differing elements to highlight differences and create emphasis.
What is Dialogue?
Direct speech between characters, used to convey information and develop character relationships.
Define Diction.
The choice of words and style of expression that an author uses, influencing the tone and conveying specific nuances.
What is Emotive Language?
Language designed to evoke an emotional response from the reader, influencing their perception and engagement.
What is a Euphemism?
A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered too harsh or blunt, often to soften the impact.
What is an Exclamation?
A sudden cry or remark, often expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain, adding intensity to the dialogue or narrative.
What is a Flashback?
A scene set in a time earlier than the main story, providing background information and context to current events.
Define Foreshadowing.
Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story, building anticipation and suspense.
What is Hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
What does Imagery refer to?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures and enhancing the reader’s experience.
What is Irony?
A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting discrepancies and adding depth to the narrative.
Define Juxtaposition.
Placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast, highlighting differences or similarities.
What is a Metaphor?
A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as,’ suggesting they are alike in a significant way.
What does Motif mean?
A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story, contributing to themes and mood.
Define Onomatopoeia.
A word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes, enhancing sensory experience.
What is an Oxymoron?
A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together, revealing a deeper or hidden truth.
Define Paradox.
A statement that contradicts itself but may include a latent truth, provoking thought and illustrating complex ideas.
What is Personification?
Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities, making them relatable and vivid.
What does Repetition refer to?
The repeated use of words or phrases to emphasize a point, reinforce an idea, or create rhythm.
What is a Rhetorical Question?
A question asked to make a point rather than elicit an answer, prompting thought and emphasizing ideas.
Define Satire.
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose flaws in society, individuals, or institutions.
