English fall final

Archetype

A typical example of a person or thing.

Imagery

Visually descriptive language or work.

Symbolism

An idea that represents other things.

Juxtaposition

Two things placed together to show contrast.

Simile

Comparing two things to be exaggerated using 'like' or 'as'.

Metaphor

A nonliteral comparison between two unlike things.

Extended metaphor

A metaphor that continues for many sentences or paragraphs.

Personification

Giving human features to non-human entities.

Allusion

A reference to something not explicitly mentioned.

Foreshadowing

To suggest future events or expectations.

Syntax

The arrangement of words in a sentence.

Denotation

The direct or literal meaning of a word.

Connotation

The implied or associated meaning of a word.

Tone

The attitude of the writer toward the subject.

Mood

The emotion the author attempts to evoke in the reader.

Theme

The main idea or underlying message of a work.

Motif

A recurring element or theme in a literary work.

Tragic Hero figure

A character whose downfall is linked to a critical defeat.

Soliloquy

An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud, often alone on stage.

Point-of-View

The perspective from which the story is told.

Paradox

A contradictory statement that reveals a deeper truth.

Iambic pentameter

A verse of poetry consisting of five metrical feet with alternating syllables.