Vocab

Created by

Aimee Willan

Cards (18)

what is a foil? 
A character that contrasts another.
What does the term "challenges" refer to in this context?
Questions if something is right
What does "criticises" mean?
It says something is wrong
What does "exposes" imply?
It reveals something that is considered bad or wrong
How is "forgiving" defined?
Being able to stop blaming or being angry with someone for something they have done
What does "miserly" mean?
Selfish with money
How is "generous" defined?
Willing to give money, help, or kindness
What does "inequality" refer to? 
When some people have more than others
What is the definition of "poverty"?
Being very poor
What does "redemption" mean?
Doing something that makes people have a good opinion of you again after bad behavior
What is "imagery" in literature?
Words that create images in your mind
What does "repetition" refer to?
When words or phrases are repeated
What is a "rhetorical question"?
A question asked to make a point, not expecting an answer
What does "contrast" mean?
To compare two things that are different from each other
What is "suspense" in a narrative?
A feeling of nervousness or excitement about what will happen next
What does "symbolism" refer to?
When an object or thing is used to represent a bigger idea
What is an "allegory"?
A story with a bigger meaning beyond its obvious surface meaning
What are the key vocabulary terms related to literary analysis?
Challenges: questions if something is right
Criticises: says something is wrong
Exposes: reveals something bad
Forgiving: stops blaming someone
Miserly: selfish with money
Generous: willing to give
Inequality: when some have more
Poverty: being very poor
Redemption: regaining a good opinion
Imagery: words creating mental images
Repetition: repeating words or phrases
Rhetorical question: a question for effect
Contrast: comparing differences
Suspense: excitement about what happens next
Symbolism: representing bigger ideas
Allegory: a story with deeper meaning