unit 1 lit terms to know

alusion

unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text

anaphora

when words repeat at the beginning of successive clauses, phrases, or sentences

apostrophe

a figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses someone or something that is not present or cannot respond in reality

characterization

the representation of the traits, motives, and psychology of a character in a narrative

diction

a writers unique style of expression, especially his or her choice and arrangement of words

imagery

refers to descriptive language that engages the human senses.

enjambment

the continuation of a sentence or clause across a line break

figurative language

language that contains or uses figures of speech

motif vs theme

a motif is an element or idea that recurs throughout a work of literature while a theme is a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature

paradox/oxymoron

figure of speech that seems to contradict itself but may reveal a deeper truth.

point of view

refers to the perspective that the narrarator holds in relation to the events of the story

plot structure vs narrative structure

narrative structure is how the events of the story are shown to the reader. the plot structure is the events in chronological order.

pun

plays with words that have multiple meanings or that plays with words that sound similar but mean different things.

setting

the when and where of a story

symbol

when a writer uses one thing to represent something else or convey a deeper meaning.

synecdoche vs metonymy

synecdoche is a figure of speech is in which most often a part of something is used to refer to its whole. (example, the captain commands one hundred sails)

metonymy is a type of figurative language in which an object or concept is referred to not by its own name but instead by the name is something closely associated with it. (For example, using "the White House" to refer to the U.S. President or government.)

syntax

the arrangement of words, phrases, and punctuate to form coherent sentences

tone vs mood

tone refers to the texts general character or attitude

mood is a texts general atmosphere or emotional complexion

tools of humor

using things like irony, understatement, or hyperbole to make a comedic point

zeugma

when one government word or phrase modifies two distinct parts of a sentence. for example, he took his coat and his vacation

the 7 elements of art

lines

shape

color

value

form

texture

space

8 principles of design

balance

contrast

emphasis

movement

pattern

rhythm

unity

elements of 3d art

medium/materials

technique

shape

scale

space

movement

texture

color and lighting

elements of graphic novels

comics

panel

border

gutter

speech balloon

text box

page layout

art style

text & image

elements of film

Mise-en-scene

placement of shots

types of editing

types of sound