Untitled Flashcards Set

Imagery
Words that trigger a mental image and appeal to five senses.
Makes reader feel present by being very descriptive.
“The sky darkened, the wind felt crisp.”
Personification
Giving human traits to non-human things.
Makes situation feel alive by building connection with nature.
“The thunder yelled”
Foreshadowing
A hint of what’s going to occur later on.
Builds suspense by preparing for change.
“He had no idea, that this would be their last hug.”
Onomatopoeia
A word that sounds like a noise.
Adds realism by pulling readers into action scenes.
“Vroom”
Alliteration
Repeating the same starting sound in a set of words.
Adds rhythm/flow which highlights an idea.
“Silent snow swept the streets”
Assonance
Set of words that sound the same due to repetition of vowel sounds.
Creates musical/poetic tone.
“The cold stone rolled slowly”
Anaphora
Repetition at the start of a sentence or phrase.
Helps the reader remember the message and creates a sense of hope, fear, determination, or sorrow.
“We will survive. We will rebuild. We will unite.”
Simile
= Similar
A comparison using the words “like” or “as”, shows similarity between two things.
Helps create clarity about an idea by comparing.
“Her voice was like music”
Metaphor
A direct comparison saying one thing “is” another, often symbolic.
Creates a symbolic meaning.
“Her voice was music”
Vivid Verbs
Strong and specific word action or emotion word.
Paints a picture of an emotion.
“The man was happy” < “The man beamed”
Suspense/Tension
Builds anticipation, danger, stress etc
Prepares reader for climax.
“Her heart was bounding…and she opened the door slowly..”
Repetition
Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis.
Reinforces important ideas, themes or feelings.
“Silenct. Silent. Silent. In the dark.”
Tone
Authors attitude (angry, happy etc)
Shapes how the reader feels when reading.