Literary Tools & Terms for AICE English Language 9093

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards identifying and defining literary tools and terms for Form, Structure, and Language as required for AICE English Language 9093.

Form

The overall presentation and layout of a text as a whole.

Structure

The organization and arrangement of information within a text.

Language

The linguistic and stylistic elements used within a text.

Analytical PEELS

A series of statements used in an analytical essay to identify, support, and thoroughly explain the effects of various literary tools and techniques used in a text.

Author's Purpose

The reason WHY an author wrote something; categorized as P.I.E. (Persuade, Inform, or Entertain).

Audience

The person or group of people that are the intended audience of a text or communication.

Point of View (POV)

The narrative perspective from which a story is told, determined by primary pronouns used by the narrator.

1st Person POV

A perspective using primary pronouns such as "I", "ME", and "MY" to create intimacy and connection.

2nd Person POV

A perspective using primary pronouns such as "YOU" or "YOUR" to create a sense of casual conversation.

3rd Person POV

A perspective using primary pronouns such as "HE", "SHE", or "THEY" to increase formality and objectivity.

Register

The level of formality within a text, which can be formal, informal, or semi-formal.

Bias

Being heavily in favor of (positive bias) or heavily opposed to (negative bias) an idea or thing, usually in a way that is close-minded, prejudicial, or unfair.

Genre Elements

The text features and unique elements that make up fiction and nonfiction texts.

Alliteration

The repetition of two or more letters or sounds at the BEGINNING of words that are adjacent or closely connected to each other.

Asyndeton

The deliberate removal of conjunctions (and, but, or, nor, etc.) between words, phrases, and clauses to speed up pace or create a sense of intensity.

Polysyndeton

The deliberate addition of conjunctions between words, phrases, and clauses to slow down pace or create a sense of breathlessness.

Anaphora

The repetition of certain words or phrases at the beginning of sentences that follow each other.

Epiphora

The repetition of certain words or phrases at the end of sentences that follow each other.

Chiasmus

A grammatical structure that inverts phrases, saying one thing and then saying something similar flipped around to create symmetry.

Hypophora

A technique where the speaker or writer poses a question and immediately follows it up with an answer.

Juxtaposition

When ideas, people, images, or objects are placed next to one another in a text to highlight their differences.

Punctuation

The marks or symbols used in writing to improve the clarity, meaning, and structure of sentences and texts.

Repetition

The repeating of a specific word or phrase anywhere in a text to provide clarity or emphasis.

Sentence Length

The length of a sentence used to influence rhythm and pace; includes Staccato (1-2 words), Short (5-10 words), Medium (11-20), and Long (21+ words).

Staccato Sentences

Very short sentences consisting of only 1-2 words.

Declarative Sentence

A sentence type that makes a statement to present facts, describe events, or express opinions in a neutral way.

Interrogative Sentence

A sentence type that asks a question to create curiosity, engagement, or suspense.

Imperative Sentence

A sentence type that gives a command to create a sense of urgency, authority, or persuasion.

Exclamatory Sentence

A sentence type that shows strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark.

Syntax

The arrangement of words and phrases in a specific order to convey a message or draw attention to specific ideas.

Triadic Structure (Rule of 3)

A sentence containing a series of three words, phrases, or clauses to create a sense of completeness.

Allusion

A reference to another work, person, event, place, or thing in pop culture to enrich the meaning of a text.

Connotation

Refers to the feeling or emotion associated with a word; can be positive (ameliorative), negative (pejorative), or neutral.

Denotation

The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

Diction

The deliberate choice and use of words by an author to create specific effects like tone or mood.

Hyperbole

The deliberate exaggeration of a truth or point for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses: visual (sight), auditory (hearing), kinesthetic (touch), olfactory (smell), and gustatory (taste).

Irony

A contradiction or disconnect between what is expected and what happens; includes Verbal, Dramatic, and Situational types.

Metaphor

A comparison between two unrelated things WITHOUT using "like" or "as".

Extended Metaphor

A comparison between two unrelated things that continues for several lines, paragraphs, or pages.

Mood

The emotional atmosphere or ambience created within a text that readers experience.

Personification

Giving human qualities or actions to objects, animals, ideas, or other non-human entities.

Rhetoric

The art of using language effectively and persuasively, often through appeals to Ethos, Pathos, or Logos.

Ethos

A rhetorical persuasion that appeals to authority, character, or credibility.

Pathos

A rhetorical persuasion that appeals to the emotions.

Logos

A rhetorical persuasion that appeals to facts, logic, and reason.

Simile

A comparison of two unrelated things using the words "like" or "as".

Symbolism

The use of symbols or objects to represent ideas, concepts, or qualities beyond their literal meaning.

Tone

The overall attitude of a text reflecting the writer's feelings, opinions, and intentions towards the subject matter.