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Cards (44)

  • Allusion is a literary device often used to create a sense of realism and connect readers to the story through elements of the real world.
  • Addiction in writing refers to the choice of words and style of the writing, which can be formal, informal, or colloquial.
  • Formal diction is when you use a more formal or higher class way of speaking, often used in books meant for an educated audience or characters of a higher class.
  • Foreshadowing is the use of hints and clues to indicate what's to come in a novel.
  • Imagery is the use of visually descriptive or figurative language in a story to create a clearer image in the reader's mind.
  • Personification is the act of giving human-like characteristics to non-human things.
  • Juxtaposition is the act of putting contrasting elements next to each other in order to amplify them.
  • Informal diction is when characters or the writer speaks directly to everyday people in a relaxed, informal, and natural way.
  • Tone is the narrator's thoughts, feelings, or opinions about what's going on in the story, not so much the actual thoughts but how they're expressed.
  • Literary devices are tools used in literature to create a specific effect or meaning.
  • Onomatopoeia is a word used to describe a sound.
  • Symbolism is the use of a specific element or situation to symbolize something more drastic or bigger.
  • Metaphors and similes are comparisons used in order to help the reader picture something better or understand something a little bit better.
  • Slang diction is when new coined words or phrases are used, often reflecting the language of the characters or the culture of the novel.
  • Colloquialisms are expressions used in everyday speech, examples include bamboozle, gonna be blue, and Dabangg.
  • Alliteration is a literary device used to give writing more rhythm, commonly seen in titles and poetry.
  • Flashbacks are a plot element and story structure element used to further a plot point, uncover information, or serve as a reoccurring plot device.
  • Foreshadowing is a literary device used to hint at future events, often seen in books.
  • Allegory is a figure of speech where abstract ideas are described using events, characters, or other elements, often seen in stories with a near story.
  • Euphemisms are a kinder, better way of saying something that's harsh or distasteful, often seen in sexual euphemisms.
  • Allusion is a literary device often used to create a sense of realism and connect readers to the story through elements of the real world.
  • Addiction in writing refers to the choice of words and style of the writing, which can be formal, informal, or colloquial.
  • Formal diction is when you use a more formal or higher class way of speaking, often used in books meant for an educated audience or characters of a higher class.
  • Informal diction is when characters or the writer speaks directly to everyday people in a relaxed, informal, and natural way.
  • Euphemisms are a kinder, better way of saying something that's a little bit harsh or distasteful, often seen in sexual euphemisms.
  • Allegory is a figure of speech where abstract ideas are described using events, characters, or other elements, often seen in stories with a near story.
  • Alliteration is a literary device used to create a rhythm in writing, often seen in titles and poetry.
  • Flashbacks are a plot element and story structure element used to further a plot point, uncover information, or serve as a reoccurring plot device.
  • Foreshadowing is a literary device used to hint at future events, often seen in stories with a surprise ending.
  • Colloquialisms are expressions used in everyday speech, such as bamboozle or gonna be blue.
  • Onomatopoeia is a word used to describe a sound.
  • Symbolism is the use of a specific element or situation to symbolize something more drastic or bigger.
  • Literary devices are tools used in literature to create a specific effect or meaning.
  • Tone is the narrator's thoughts, feelings, or opinions about what's going on in the story, not so much the actual thoughts but how they're expressed.
  • Metaphors and similes are comparisons used in order to help the reader picture something better or understand something a little bit better.
  • Slang diction is when new coined words or phrases are used, often in a fictional setting.
  • Colloquial addiction is the use of everyday language in writing, which can vary depending on the culture and customs of the novel.
  • Alliteration is the use of similar consonants right after each other in order to make something sound the same, often seen in children's literature.
  • The Avengers movie is a popular example of foreshadowing, where a ship's engineer playing a game on a little computer is actually defending Earth from alien invaders.
  • Juxtaposition is the act of putting contrasting elements next to each other in order to amplify them, which can be done within words themselves, sentences, themes, chapters or scenes.