English fall final



  1. Archetype - a typical example of a person or thing

  2. Imagery - visually descriptive of language or work

  3. Symbolism - idea that represents other things

  4. Juxtaposition - two things placed together to show contrast

  5. Simile - comparing two things to be exaggerated (like and as)

  6. Metaphor - nonliteral comparison between two unlike things

  7. Extended metaphor - it goes on for many sentences, paragraphs 

  8. Personification - giving person features 

  9. Allusion - a reference to anything not implied

  10. Foreshadowing - saying the expected

  11. Syntax - an arrangement of words 

  12. Denotation - direct meaning (smell)

  13. Connotation - words imply (pleasant smell)

  14. Tone - attitude

  15. Mood - emotion author is trying to show

  16. Theme - main idea

  17. Motif - something that reoccurs

  18. Tragic Hero figure - a downfall meating defeat for a character

  19. Soliloquy - allow readers to express themself

  20. Point-of-View - where who the story is taken from

  21. Paradox - a sentence that is somewhat contradictory but later shows meaning 

  22. Iambic pentameter - verses with specific syllables