English 10

Analogy

A comparison of two different things that are similar in some way

Paradox

A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.

Foreshadowing

A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.

Characterization

the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

Protangonist/ Antagonist

the main character of a novel or short story

Simile

A comparison using "like" or "as"

antecedent

The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.

Juxtapostioning

Two or more ideas, places, characters and their actions are placed side by side in a narrative for the purpose of developing comparison and contrasts

Metaphor

A comparison without using like or as

Hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Diction

word choice

Tone

Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

Stanza

A group of lines in a poem

Imagery

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

Understatement

the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.

Personification

A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

Irony

A contrast between expectation and reality

Ambiguity

The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.

author's purpose

The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, express, & entertain)

tacit

understood or implied without being stated

ephemeral

short-lived

foreboding

a feeling that something bad will happen

conservative

prefer existing institutions, cautious about new ways.