Literary Devices and Narrative Structures
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What is an allegory?

  • A story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning (correct)
  • A poem about love
  • A biography
  • A picture without meaning

What is alliteration?

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely related words.

What does allusion refer to?

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

What is an antagonist?

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What does atmosphere refer to in a literary work?

<p>The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is conflict?

<p>A serious disagreement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does diction mean in writing?

<p>The choice or use of words in writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is exposition?

<p>A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fable?

<p>A short story that teaches a lesson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is falling action?

<p>The part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does foreshadowing mean?

<p>Warning or indication of a future event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is imagery in literature?

<p>Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the inciting force in a narrative?

<p>A series of events that builds from the conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does irony refer to?

<p>The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is internal rhyme?

<p>A rhyme involving a word in the middle of a line and another at the end of the line or in the middle of the next.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor?

<p>A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mood in literature?

<p>A category or form that indicates whether a verb expresses fact, command, question, wish, or conditionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a narrative?

<p>A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does omniscient mean?

<p>Knowing everything.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a parable?

<p>A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a plot?

<p>The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does point of view refer to?

<p>A particular attitude or way of considering a matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is resolution in a narrative?

<p>The action of solving a problem or dispute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is rising action?

<p>A series of events that create suspense, interest, and tension in a narrative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a round character?

<p>A character in fiction whose personality, background, motives, and other features are fully delineated by the author.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does setting refer to in a literary context?

<p>A place and time at which a play, novel, or film is represented as happening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a simile?

<p>The figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a social covenant?

<p>An unofficial agreement shared by everyone in a society in which they give up some freedom for security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a symbol represent?

<p>A thing that represents or stands for something else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a theme in literature?

<p>The topic of writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does tone refer to in writing?

<p>The general attitude of a place or piece of writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does TULIP stand for in theological context?

<p>Unconditional Election (A), Perseverance of the Saints (B), Total Depravity (C), Limited Atonement (D), Irresistible Faith (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the parts of speech?

<p>Noun, pronoun, adjective, determiner, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does present tense refer to?

<p>Present time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In active voice, the subject is doing the acting.

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In passive voice, the subject of the sentence is acted on by the verb.

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Flashcards

Allegory

A narrative that reveals a hidden meaning, often moral or political.

Alliteration

Repetition of the same beginning sound in closely related words, enhancing rhythm and memorability.

Allusion

Brief, indirect reference to significant figures, events, or concepts from history, culture, or literature, creating connections.

Antagonist

The character or force opposing the protagonist; often viewed as the enemy in a narrative.

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Atmosphere

The overall mood or emotional environment created within a literary work.

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Conflict

A serious disagreement or struggle between opposing forces, essential for plot development.

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Diction

The specific word choices made by an author, influencing tone and meaning.

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Exposition

An explanation of background information necessary for understanding a story's context or themes.

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Fable

A brief tale that imparts a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.

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Foreshadowing

Hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story, building anticipation.

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Imagery

Descriptive language that paints vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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Narrative

A structured account of connected events, typically in the form of a story.

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Inciting Force

The event or circumstance that ignites the main conflict and propels the story forward.

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Falling Action

Events following the climax that lead to the resolution of the conflict.

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Rising Action

A series of events that escalate tension and develop the conflict within a narrative.

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Resolution

The conclusion where conflicts are resolved and questions answered.

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Irony

A contrast between expectations and reality, often highlighting humor or emphasizing points.

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Round Character

A well-developed character with depth, showcasing various traits and complexities.

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Point of View

The perspective from which a story is told, influencing reader interpretation and engagement.

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Setting

Time and place where the story unfolds, providing context and atmosphere.

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Simile

A comparison using "like" or "as" to create vivid images, making descriptions more relatable.

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Symbol

An item or concept that represents larger ideas or themes, adding layers of meaning.

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Theme

The central topic or message expressed through a literary work.

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Tone

The emotional quality or attitude conveyed by an author's writing, influencing how readers perceive the text.

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Active Voice

A sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb, creating direct and vigorous prose.

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Passive Voice

A sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb, often making sentences less direct.

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Study Notes

Literary Devices

  • Allegory: A narrative that reveals a hidden meaning, often moral or political.
  • Alliteration: Repetition of the same beginning sound in closely related words, enhancing rhythm and memorability.
  • Allusion: Brief, indirect reference to significant figures, events, or concepts from history, culture, or literature, creating connections.
  • Antagonist: The character or force opposing the protagonist; often viewed as the enemy in a narrative.

Narrative Structures

  • Atmosphere: The overall mood or emotional environment created within a literary work.
  • Conflict: A serious disagreement or struggle between opposing forces, essential for plot development.
  • Diction: The specific word choices made by an author, influencing tone and meaning.
  • Exposition: An explanation of background information necessary for understanding a story's context or themes.

Types of Stories

  • Fable: A brief tale that imparts a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.
  • Foreshadowing: Hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story, building anticipation.
  • Imagery: Descriptive language that paints vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.
  • Narrative: A structured account of connected events, typically in the form of a story.

Plot Elements

  • Inciting Force: The event or circumstance that ignites the main conflict and propels the story forward.
  • Falling Action: Events following the climax that lead to the resolution of the conflict.
  • Rising Action: A series of events that escalate tension and develop the conflict within a narrative.
  • Resolution: The conclusion where conflicts are resolved and questions answered.

Characterization

  • Irony: A contrast between expectations and reality, often highlighting humor or emphasizing points.
  • Round Character: A well-developed character with depth, showcasing various traits and complexities.
  • Point of View: The perspective from which a story is told, influencing reader interpretation and engagement.

Components of Writing

  • Setting: Time and place where the story unfolds, providing context and atmosphere.
  • Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as" to create vivid images, making descriptions more relatable.
  • Symbol: An item or concept that represents larger ideas or themes, adding layers of meaning.
  • Theme: The central topic or message expressed through a literary work.

Language Mechanics

  • Tone: The emotional quality or attitude conveyed by an author's writing, influencing how readers perceive the text.
  • TULIP: An acronym representing key points of Calvinist theology:
    • Total depravity
    • Unconditional election
    • Limited atonement
    • Irresistible grace
    • Perseverance of the saints.
  • Parts of Speech: Categories of words including noun, pronoun, adjective, determiner, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection, essential for constructing sentences.
  • Active Voice: A sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb, creating direct and vigorous prose.
  • Passive Voice: A sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb, often making sentences less direct.

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