ATAR English Vocabulary – Day 2 & Day 3

Vocabulary flashcards covering key literary terms from ATAR English Day 2 & Day 3 sessions.

foreshadowing

A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story.

allusion

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

motif

A recurring symbol, theme, or idea in a literary work.

tone

The writer's attitude toward the subject or audience.

dystopia

An imagined society characterized by suffering or injustice.

authorial intent

The purpose or message the author wants to communicate.

metaphor

A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things.

hyperbole

Exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

satire

The use of humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or expose.

catharsis

An emotional release experienced by the audience.

epiphany

A sudden realization or insight.

foible

A minor weakness or flaw in a character.

antithesis

A contrast or opposition between two ideas.

ambiguity

The quality of having more than one interpretation.

verisimilitude

The appearance of being true or real in a narrative.

foreshadow

To give a hint or indication of a future event in the story.

context

The time, place, and situation in which something happens.

characterisation

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

narrative perspective

The point of view from which the story is told.

theme

The central idea or underlying message of a text.

setting

The time and place in which the story unfolds.

paradox

A seemingly contradictory statement that may reveal a truth.

irony

A contrast between expectation and reality.

pathos

An appeal to the audience’s emotions.

ethos

An appeal to the speaker’s credibility and character.

logos

An appeal to logic and reason.

allegory

A story or image that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.

personification

Giving human qualities to non-human things.

anagnorisis

A moment of critical discovery or recognition in a story.

protagonist

The main character in a literary work.