Lit terms #2

generic conventions

characteristic features of a genre, including themes, settings, and styles that help audiences understand and interpret the genre.

logical fallacy

an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid or misleading

loose sentence

a type of sentence that begins with a main clause and is followed by additional phrases or clauses that add information.

metonymy

a figure of speech where a word or phrase is replaced with something closely associated with it.

mood

refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling evoked in a reader by a literary work

narrative

a structured story that recounts a sequence of events. It includes elements such as characters, a setting, a plot, and a point of view. Narratives can be found in various forms, including novels, short stories, films, and oral traditions, and they serve to entertain, inform, or convey deeper meanings and themes

oxymoron

a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence.'

extended metaphor

a comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a series of sentences or throughout a work, emphasizing similarities beyond a single phrase.

figurative language

uses expressions that convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation, often employing devices like metaphors, similes, and personification to create vivid imagery.

figure of speech

a rhetorical device that conveys meaning in a non-literal way, influencing the audience's perception.

genre

A style or category of artistic composition, as in music or literature.

homily

a religious discourse that offers moral or spiritual insight.

hyperbole

An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

imagery

Descriptive language that creates sensory experiences for the reader.

inference/infer

the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

invective

harsh or abusive language used to criticize or denounce

irony/ironic

a situation or expression where the intended meaning differs from the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectations and reality.

juxtaposition

placing two or more elements side by side to compare or contrast them.

euphemism

a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace a harsher or more direct term.