English S1 Flashcards

Contains literary devices, gothic conventions, persuasive appeals, and PEEL strategies.

Alliteration

Repetition of initial consonant sounds.

Allusion

Brief reference to a well-known person, event, or text.

Amplification

Repetition with added detail to emphasize importance.

Analogy

Comparison showing similarity between two things to explain an idea.

Anaphora

Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginnings of clauses.

Anecdote

Short, often personal story.

Antithesis

Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in parallel structure.

Aphorism

Concise expression of a general truth or principle.

Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

Connotation

Implied or emotional meaning of a word.

Contrast / Juxtaposition

Highlighting differences by placing things side by side.

Denotation

Literal dictionary meaning of a word.

Diction

The choice of words in writing or speech.

Emotive Diction

Language chosen to evoke strong emotion.

Epiphany

A sudden realization or insight.

Euphemism

Mild or indirect term replacing a harsh one.

Extended Metaphor

A metaphor developed over several lines.

Flattery

Praise used to influence the audience.

Foreshadowing

Hint or clue about what will happen later.

Hyperbole

Deliberate exaggeration for effect.

Hypophora

Asking and answering one’s own question.

Imagery

Vivid sensory description.

Invective

Harsh or insulting language.

Irony

Using words to express the opposite of their literal meaning.

Metaphor

Direct comparison between two unlike things without “like” or “as.”

Metonymy

Replacing the name of something with something associated with it.

Mood

The emotional atmosphere of a text.

Motif

A recurring element or theme in a literary work.

Name-Calling

Using abusive labels to attack an opponent.

Oxymoron

Pairing contradictory terms.

Paradox

A statement that appears contradictory but reveals truth.

Parallelism

Repeated grammatical structure for rhythm or emphasis.

Parenthesis

Inserting extra information into a sentence.

Personification

Giving human qualities to nonhuman objects.

Pun

Wordplay involving multiple meanings or similar-sounding words.

Repetition

Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.

Rhetorical Question

A question asked for effect rather than an answer.

Simile

Comparison using “like” or “as.”

Symbolism

Using objects, colors, or events to represent abstract ideas.

Allegory

A story with a deeper moral or political meaning.

Unreliable Narrator

A narrator whose credibility is doubtful due to madness, bias, or limited knowledge.

The Sublime

Awe-inspiring settings that evoke wonder and terror.

Duality

Opposing forces within individuals or societies; double lives.

Obscurity

Use of shadows, fog, and secrets to create mystery.

Haunted Settings

Decaying or isolated places symbolizing psychological or moral decay.

Supernatural Elements

Ghosts, curses, monsters, or unexplained events.

Madness / Psychological Horror

Mental instability or a descent into madness.

Isolation

Physical or emotional separation from others.

Romance / Forbidden Love

Intense or taboo relationships linked to tragedy or the supernatural.

Death and the Macabre

Focus on death, decay, and fascination with mortality.

Ethos

Appeal to credibility or character.

Logos

Appeal to logic or reasoning.

Pathos

Appeal to emotion.

Appeal to Authority

Uses admiration for a famous or credible figure to persuade.

Appeal to Conformity

Targets the desire to fit in with groups or trends.

Appeal to Desire for Acceptance

Plays on wanting approval or inclusion.

Appeal to Desire for Security

Uses fear or need for safety.

Appeal to Duty

Appeals to responsibility or obligation.

Appeal to Ethics

Uses moral values to persuade.

Appeal to Force

Uses threats or intimidation.

Appeal to Novelty

Suggests something is better because it is new or modern.

Appeal to Patriotism

Appeals to national pride or loyalty.

Appeal to Religion

Uses religious beliefs or values.

Appeal to Science

Uses scientific ideas or experts.

Appeal to Self-Indulgence

Appeals to desire for pleasure or treating oneself.

Appeal to Status

Appeals to wanting high social standing.

Appeal to Thrift

Appeals to desire to save money or be economical.

Point

State the main idea of the paragraph.

Evidence

Provide a quote or example that supports the point.

Explanation

Explain how the evidence creates an effect.

Link

Connect back to the question or theme.

Hook

The opening line that captures the reader’s attention and draws them into the issue.

Thesis statement/claim

A clear statement of the writer’s main opinion or position on the topic.

Supporting arguments (facts, statistics, anecdotes)

Evidence and examples used to justify and strengthen the writer’s claim.

Counterarguments and rebuttals

Acknowledgment of opposing viewpoints followed by explanations that refute or weaken them.

Conclusion and call to action

The closing section that reinforces the main argument and urges readers to think, feel, or act in a specific way.