AICE Literature Final Master Study Guide

Flashcards covering key concepts, themes, and terms from the AICE Literature study guide.

AO1

Argument - Clear point answering the question.

AO2

Language & Methods - Techniques and word analysis.

AO3

Context - Society, history, gender, slavery, etc.

Perfect Pedal Paragraph

Structure: Point, Evidence, Device, Analysis, Link.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things.

Imagery

Descriptive language that creates visual representations of ideas in our minds.

Irony

A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a deeper meaning.

Theme of Poverty in 'Moon on a Rainbow Shawl'

Explores systemic poverty as a social prison, representing a lack of mobility or escape.

Idiom

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

Postcolonial Disappointment

The feelings of disillusionment experienced after the failed migration dream.

Commodification

The process by which something is turned into a commodity for trade or sale.

Rhetorical Question

A question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.

Control & Surveillance

Themes exploring the lack of safety and total control over individuals, particularly in the context of slavery.

Resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges.

Dehumanisation

The process of depriving a person or group of human qualities or attributes.

Cyclical Performance of Identity

The idea that identity is continually formed and reformed through experiences and actions.

Illusion vs Reality

The theme that examines the discrepancies between how things appear and how they truly are.

Emotional Shutdown

A state of psychological retreat where one becomes indifferent or detached due to distress.

Moral Shift

A change in ethical stance or decision-making from revenge to forgiveness.

Façade

A deceptive outward appearance that conceals a more complex reality.

Escape = Punishment

The idea that the act of escaping can lead to emotional or psychological suffering.