Untitled Flashcards Set

Imagery

Words that trigger a mental image and appeal to five senses, making the reader feel present by being very descriptive.

Personification

Giving human traits to non-human things to make the situation feel alive and build connection with nature.

Foreshadowing

A hint of what’s going to occur later, building suspense by preparing for change.

Onomatopoeia

A word that sounds like a noise, adding realism by pulling readers into action scenes.

Alliteration

Repeating the same starting sound in a set of words, adding rhythm and highlighting an idea.

Assonance

A set of words that sound similar due to the repetition of vowel sounds, creating a musical or poetic tone.

Anaphora

Repetition at the start of a sentence or phrase to help the reader remember the message and create a sense of hope, fear, determination, or sorrow.

Simile

A comparison using the words 'like' or 'as', showing similarity between two things to create clarity about an idea.

Metaphor

A direct comparison saying one thing 'is' another, often symbolic, to create a symbolic meaning.

Vivid Verbs

Strong and specific action or emotion words that paint a picture of an emotion.

Suspense/Tension

Builds anticipation, danger, stress, etc., preparing the reader for a climax.

Repetition

Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis, reinforcing important ideas, themes, or feelings.

Tone

The author's attitude (angry, happy, etc.) that shapes how the reader feels when reading.

Diction

Type of word choice (formal, descriptive, informal, etc.), such as 'Mom' vs 'Mother'.