Vocabulary Flashcards: Diction and Connotation

Questions and Answers

What is diction?

Diction is the manner in which we express or pronounce words.

What is connotation?

The unsaid meaning of a text that goes beyond the literal definition of the word.

What is denotation?

The 'dictionary meaning' of a word.

What does tone refer to in literature?

Reflection of a writer's or speaker's attitude towards a certain subject. Signup and view all the answers

What is mood in literature?

Atmosphere or feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage. Signup and view all the answers

What is a simile?

A figure of speech that compares seemingly unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor?

Type of speech that compares or equates two or more things not using 'like' or 'as'. Signup and view all the answers

What is an extended metaphor?

A metaphor that is extended through a stanza or an entire poem. Signup and view all the answers

What is an allegory?

A metaphorical narrative in prose or verse where characters and narrative parts represent a moral or spiritual meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What is satire?

The use of irony, sarcasm, or ridicule in exposing foolishness. Signup and view all the answers

What is analogy?

Agreement or similarity. Signup and view all the answers

What is an allusion?

A brief reference to a person, event, or place, real or fictitious. Signup and view all the answers

What is an archetype?

A character or event which represents an original model or type. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Literary Terms

Diction: Refers to the specific choice of words and phrases in speech or writing, influencing clarity and tone.
Connotation: Represents the implied or emotional associations that words carry beyond their literal definitions, enriching the text's meaning.
Denotation: The explicit or "dictionary" meaning of a word, serving as its fundamental definition.
Tone: The attitude expressed by a writer or speaker toward a subject, shaped by diction and style, affecting the reader's perception.
Mood: The emotional atmosphere created in the reader by a literary work, evoking feelings and responses through imagery and language.
Simile: A figure of speech that compares two different things explicitly using "like" or "as," highlighting similarities.
Metaphor: A figure of speech that draws comparisons between two unlike things without using "like" or "as," implying deeper connections.
Extended Metaphor: A metaphor that persists throughout a stanza or an entire poem, elaborating on the initial comparison.
Allegory: A narrative that conveys a hidden meaning, often moral or spiritual, through characters and events that symbolize broader concepts.
Satire: A literary technique that employs humor, irony, or sarcasm to critique or expose human folly and societal flaws.
Analogy: A comparison that illustrates similarities between two different things, often used to explain unfamiliar concepts through familiar ones.
Allusion: A brief and indirect reference to a person, event, or literary work, enriching the text by drawing connections with external cultural or historical elements.
Archetype: A recurring symbol, character, or motif in literature that represents universal patterns or themes, often serving as a model for others.

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This flashcard quiz focuses on key vocabulary related to diction, connotation, and tone. Each card provides definitions to help deepen your understanding of language nuances. Perfect for students looking to enhance their linguistic skills.