Video Notes: Structure, Language Features, Tone, Perspective, and Text Types (Vocabulary)

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering structural, stylistic, tonal, narrative, and text-type concepts from the lecture notes.

Foreshadowing

A technique where the author hints at events that will occur later in the story.

Juxtaposition

Placing two or more contrasting elements side by side to highlight differences.

Climax (and resolution)

The turning point of a narrative followed by the outcome or conclusion.

Alliteration

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.

Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

Hyperbole

Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or humor.

Irony

A contrast between expectation and reality, often implying a twist.

Motif

A recurring image, theme, or idea that has symbolic significance.

Symbolism

Using objects or images to represent larger meanings.

Characterisation

The methods used to portray and develop characters.

Setting

The time and place of a narrative, including social context.

Repetition

Repeated words, phrases, or structures for emphasis.

Colloquial language

Informal, everyday speech used in writing or dialogue.

Historical references

Mentions of past events or periods to add context or meaning.

Dialogue

Conversations between characters that reveal character and advance plot.

Cultural allusions

References to cultures, myths, or works that add meaning.

Lineation

The way lines are broken in poetry, affecting rhythm and pace.

Caesura

A pause within a line of verse that slows or emphasizes rhythm.

Enjambment

Continuing a sentence beyond a line break in poetry.

Rhyme scheme

The pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines in a poem.

Framing (visual framing)

How a scene or image is composed to guide interpretation.

Cropping

Removing outer parts of an image to focus attention on a subject.

Use of space

Arrangement of elements within a page or image to control focus.

Balance and symmetry

Even distribution of visual elements creating a stable appearance.

Headings/subheadings

Titles that organize content into sections.

Intro-body-conclusion

Common essay structure: introduction, development, and conclusion.

Prose

Writing that uses ordinary language to narrate, describe, or reflect.

Poetry

Verse writing that uses rhythm, imagery, and figurative language.

Visual (Static Images)

Images used to convey ideas through composition and symbolism.

Non-fiction

Informative or persuasive writing based on facts or subjective argument.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Metaphor

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things by stating one is the other.

Simile

A comparison using like or as.

Personification

Giving human qualities to non-human things.

Sensory imagery

Imagery that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell).

Connotation

The implied or associated meanings beyond the literal definition.

Tone

The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.

Mood

The emotional atmosphere created for the reader.

Perspective

The point of view from which a text is told or depicted.

Narrative voice

The speaker or voice through which the story is told (e.g., first or third person).

Reliability (bias)

The trustworthiness of the narrator and potential biases.

First/third person

Narrative perspectives: I/me/my view vs. he/she/they view.

Gaze (visual)

Where a viewer’s attention is directed by looking, often guiding interpretation.

Salience

The prominence or importance of an element within a visual or text.

Vector lines

Visual cues that direct the viewer’s eye through composition.

Framing and cropping (visuals)

Techniques to include/exclude parts of a scene to shape meaning.

Topic sentences

Sentences that introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

High modality

Strong, decisive language indicating certainty or obligation.

Statistics

Numerical data used to support arguments.

Expert opinion

Quoted authority used to bolster a point.

Rhetorical questions

Questions posed for effect, not require an answer.

Anecdotes

Short personal stories used to illustrate a point.

Emotive language

Words chosen to evoke strong feelings in the reader.

Inclusive language

Language that includes and respects diverse groups.

Tone shifts

Changes in tone within a text.

Connotation and impact

How connotations affect meaning and reader response.

Inference

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

Contextual deduction

Drawing conclusions based on surrounding context.

Situational awareness

Understanding context and circumstances to interpret text.