Literary techniques

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/6

flashcard set

Earn XP

Description and Tags

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

7 Terms

1
New cards

Divine intervention

When the gods get involved in the actions of mortals

2
New cards

Formula

The repetition of scenes (makes it easier for the bard to recite)

3
New cards

Flashback

When the story jumps in time to the past

4
New cards

Epithets

Adjectives connected to a name (wise Penelope)

5
New cards

Direct speech

Using quote marks, reports exactly what a character is saying

6
New cards

Similes

Used as a comparative (something is like something else)

7
New cards

Moral message

Gives the reader something to come away with to improve their morals