Shared Flashcard Set

Details

vocab 2
N/A
14
English
9th Grade
10/02/2011

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Figurative language
Definition
language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.
Term
Simile
Definition
a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared.as “she is like a rose.
Term
Metaphor
Definition
a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance. As in “A mighty fortress is our God.”
Term
Personification
Definition
the attribution of a personal nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract notions, especially as a rhetorical figure. "The clock was starring at me".
Term
Dialogue
Definition
conversation between two or more persons
Term
Imagery
Definition
the formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images collectively. "he dim imagery of a dream."
Term
Allusions
Definition
a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication. An allusion to Shakespeare.
Term
Suspense
Definition
undecided or doubtful condition, as of affairs. For a few days matters hung in suspense.
Term
Mood
Definition
a state or quality of feeling at a particular time. "What's the boss' mood today?"
Term
Point of View
Definition
a specified or stated manner of consideration or appraisal; standpoint. From the point of view of a doctor.
Term
First Person Point Of view
Definition
The narrator is in the story and describes it from his or her view., Using the words I, Me, we, our, my. "Black Boy" is written in first person.
Term
Third Person Limited
Definition
storytelling in which the narrator knows only the thoughts and feelings of a single character, while other characters are presented only externally.
Term
Third Person Omniscient
Definition
method of storytelling in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story, as opposed to third person limited, which adheres closely to one character's perspective.
Term
Third Person Objective
Definition
Third person dramatic or objective. Like a camera, narrator reports only what can be seen and heard; no thoughts of characters are given except as spoken.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!