English 12 s2

Allusion

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

climax

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination

pun

a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings

soliloquy

a device used in drama where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often when alone on stage, revealing inner feelings and thoughts.

monologue

a long speech by one character in a play or movie, often revealing their thoughts or feelings to other characters or the audience.

verbal irony

a form of irony where someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

situational irony

a type of irony where the opposite of what is expected occurs, often with a twist that highlights a discrepancy between appearance and reality.

dramatic irony

a situation where the audience knows more about a character's situation than the character does, creating tension and engagement.

aside

a speech or short comment that a character delivers directly to an audience. A key characteristic of an aside is that other characters on screen or on stage (in a play) appear not to hear the speech or comment

horatian satire

Focuses on human behavior and its paradoxes. playfully criticizes human behavior through gentle and lighthearted humor

juvenalian satire

A type of satire that is dark, bitter, and serious, criticizing societal issues with contempt and moral outrage. , in literature, any bitter and ironic criticism of contemporary persons and institutions that is filled with personal invective, angry moral indignation, and pessimism. ie: south park

exaggeration satire

A form of satire that uses overstatement and hyperbole to highlight flaws, absurdities, and contradictions in human behavior and societal norms, often for humorous effect.

parody satire

A comedic imitation of a specific work or genre, exaggerating its characteristics to critique or ridicule.

Incongruity satire

A technique in satire that highlights discrepancies between expectations and reality, often resulting in humor through the absurd or ironic juxtaposition of ideas.

reversal satire

A technique in satire that involves flipping expectations or roles, often to reveal flaws or contradictions in societal norms and human behavior, creating humor through the unexpected outcome.

basic satire

A fundamental form of satire that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock various subjects, often aiming to provoke thought or encourage change.

essay

quote: Find a job that you love doing and you will never have to work a day in your life. –Confucius

ex: 1. painter; job feeds their passion/creativity. 2. teacher; job is a calling. 3. entrepreneur; business centered around their interests and efforts made feel rewarding. summary: Confucius’ quote reminds us that joy and purpose can redefine our relationship with work. When passion drives what you do, effort feels less like obligation and more like opportunity.