English Honors Final

Sophomore English Egan Review 24-25`

Paradox

A statement that seems contradictory but actually contains a truth

Characterization

The way a writer reveals a character’s personality

Metaphor

Directly compares two unlike things without using like or as.

Simile

Comparing things with like or as.

Imagery → Mood

Using descriptive language that appeals to the sense to create a particular feeling or atmosphere.

Pathos

Appealing to emotions.

Ethos

Establishing credibility or trustworthiness.

Logos

Using logic/reason.

Foreshadowing

Hints or clues about future events in a story.

Symbol

An object, person, or idea that represents something else.

Allusion

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

Foil Characters

Two characters who are the same, but different in one specific way.