English Spring Semester Review
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Hamartia (fatal flaw)
A character trait that leads to the downfall of a protagonist in a tragedy, often resulting in a tragic hero's failure or demise.
often possesses hamartia, which leads to their downfall.
A central character in a tragedy who has a hamartia that ultimately leads to their downfall and evokes pity or fear from the audience.
A literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between appearance and reality.
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a tragic downfall in literature.
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work that enriches the meaning of a text.
A figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, often used to express strong emotion.
A dramatic device in which a character speaks to the audience while other characters on stage are presumed not to hear.
Unrhymed iambic pentameter used in poetry.
The implied or emotional meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition, that influences how it is perceived in a given context.
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
A pair of successive rhyming lines in poetry, typically in the same meter.
Words or phrases used in a non-literal way to create vivid imagery or express abstract ideas, enhancing the meaning of the text.
A literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to recount an earlier occurrence, providing background or context.
A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping to create mental pictures and evoke emotions in the reader.
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, often to add meaning or understanding.
The emotional atmosphere or feelings conveyed by a literary work, influencing the reader's experience and interpretation of the story.
The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by an author through their writing style, word choice, and perspective, influencing how a reader feels about the subject.
A dramatic work that presents the downfall of a dignified character, often due to a tragic flaw, evoking pity and fear in the audience.
A rhetorical device that juxtaposes contradictory terms or ideas, creating a meaningful contradiction that provokes thought and emphasizes complexity.
A form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term, producing a humorous or rhetorical effect.
A brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance, often used to convey deeper meaning.
written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.
A form of writing that employs a structured rhythm and often incorporates rhyme, typically used in poetry.
A type of poetic meter consisting of five feet, each foot containing an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
the pattern of sounds and silence in speech or writing, particularly in poetry.
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"; an epic simile is an extended version that elaborates on the comparison.
a speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts and feelings.
a figure of speech where an object, person, or situation represents something beyond its literal meaning.
a figure of speech where human traits are attributed to non-human entities, allowing readers to connect emotionally with inanimate objects or abstract concepts.
an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story, often helping to develop the theme.
The introduction of background information, characters, and setting in a story, which lays the groundwork for the plot.
The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak.
The struggle between opposing forces in a narrative, driving the plot and developing characters.
A character or speaker in a literary work, often used to convey a particular perspective or voice in the narrative.
The perspective from which a story is narrated, influencing how events and characters are perceived by the reader.
Rhetoric
The art of persuasion through effective speaking or writing, often employing various techniques to influence an audience.
Dramatic Irony
A literary device where the audience is aware of a situation that the characters do not know, creating tension and engagement.
Verbal Irony
A figure of speech in which the speaker says one thing but means another, often used for humor or emphasis.
situational irony
A literary technique where the outcome of a situation is incongruous with what was expected, often creating a twist or unexpected turn in events.
Structure For Analysis
Literary devices (identify and explain their purpose/function)
Character (what do we learn about the speaker)
Theme (what concepts are being introduced, explored, etc.)
Connections (how are these lines linked to other parts of the drama)