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What is the definition of 'Dialect'?

  • An exaggeration or overstatement
  • Regional speech (correct)
  • Literature that aims to teach something
  • Word choices and styles used to get a point across

    • What does 'Diction' refer to?

  • Regional speech
  • A quotation at the beginning of a literary work
  • Word choices and styles used to get a point across (correct)
  • Pleasant sounds in a literary work

    • What is meant by 'Didactic' literature?

  • An insult or violent language
  • Literature that has a primary aim of teaching something (correct)
  • Figurative language
  • Creative use of the five senses to evoke emotion

    • What is an 'Epigraph'?

    <p>A quotation at the beginning of a literary work that foreshadows the theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Euphemism'?

    <p>A more acceptable or pleasant word than its synonym</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Euphony' refer to?

    <p>Pleasant sounds in a literary work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'Extended Metaphor'?

    <p>A comparison that occurs repeatedly throughout a work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Figurative language' mean?

    <p>Descriptive language that evokes sensory experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Flashback'?

    <p>A narrative remembering events that took place before the story's beginning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'Generic Conventions'?

    <p>Features specific to a literary genre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Genre' mean?

    <p>The category that literature fits into</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Homily'?

    <p>A sermon or spiritual advice in literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'Hyperbole'?

    <p>An exaggeration or overstatement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Imagery' mean?

    <p>Creative use of the five senses to evoke emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Inference'?

    <p>The process of reaching a conclusion based on stated information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Invective' refer to?

    <p>Violent language or insults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Irony'?

    <p>Three types of expectations contrasted with reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Verbal Irony'?

    <p>Expressing a meaning that is the opposite of the words used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Situational Irony'?

    <p>The outcome is the opposite of what is expected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Dramatic Irony' mean?

    <p>When the audience knows something that the characters do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literary Terms Overview

    • Dialect: Specific regional speech patterns and vocabulary unique to a particular area.
    • Diction: The choice of words and style of expression used by an author, crucial for conveying meaning and tone.
    • Didactic: Literature primarily intended to instruct or teach moral or ethical lessons.
    • Epigraph: A significant quotation placed at the start of a literary work, often hinting at its theme.
    • Euphemism: Mild or indirect expressions used to replace harsher or unpleasant terms, reflecting political correctness.
    • Euphony: The use of harmonious and pleasant sounds in writing, contributing to an enjoyable reading experience.

    Figurative Language and Literary Techniques

    • Extended Metaphor: A complex comparison between two unlike things, sustained throughout a literary piece.
    • Figurative language: Non-literal expressions used to create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings.
    • Figure of Speech: Creative language, including metaphors, irony, and hyperbole, enhancing the expressiveness of writing.
    • Flashback: A narrative technique that interrupts current events to recount past incidents, providing context to the story.
    • Generic Conventions: Specific characteristics and techniques that must appear in a given literary genre, defining its structure.
    • Genre: Categories of literature, typically divided into prose, poetry, or drama, each with its own conventions.

    Themes and Emotions

    • Homily: A literary piece that offers spiritual guidance or moral advice, resembling a sermon.
    • Hyperbole: Deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect, often creating a dramatic assertion.
    • Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses, intended to evoke emotional responses from readers.

    Analytical Skills

    • Inference/Infer: The process of drawing logical conclusions from context clues and implied meanings within the text.
    • Invective: Strong, abusive language aimed at insulting or attacking someone or something verbally.

    Irony

    • Irony: A literary device where the intended meaning differs from the literal meaning; includes:
      • Verbal Irony: When words express the opposite of the speaker's true intent, often through sarcasm.
      • Situational Irony: A scenario where outcomes are starkly different from what was expected.
      • Dramatic Irony: A situation in which the audience is aware of critical information that the characters are not, creating tension and engagement.

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