Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
33 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Hyperbole |
An extreme exaggeration. Ex. They were packed in the subway like sardines. |
|
|
Dramatic Irony |
The audience or reader knows what is going to happen before the characters. Ex. The movie Jaws |
|
|
Situational Irony |
When the unexpected or desired event occurs. Ex. The first time you go on a plane the plane crashes. |
|
|
Verbal Irony |
Saying one thing and meaning another. Ex. Sarcasm |
|
|
Simile |
Comparing two unlike things using the words like or as. Ex. John ran as fast as a cheetah. |
|
|
Metaphor |
Comparing two unlike things without using the words like or as. Ex. Her diamond eyes. |
|
|
Character vs. Character Conflict |
Two characters are in conflict. |
|
|
Character vs. Nature |
A character is in conflict with nature somehow. |
|
|
Character vs. Supernatural |
The character is in a conflict with a supernatural being. |
|
|
Character vs. Society |
The character is in a conflict with society or ideas society has. |
|
|
Character vs. Self |
The character is battling himself/conscience. |
|
|
Protagonist |
The main character |
|
|
Antagonist |
The character that causes the protagonist a problem. |
|
|
Round Character |
A character that has lots of personality, we know a lot about them, they are usually one of the main characters. |
|
|
Static Character |
A character that does not change throughout the story/movie/play. |
|
|
Stock Character |
A stereotypical character. Ex. Jocks |
|
|
Dynamic Character |
A character that goes through a change throughout the story. |
|
|
Personification |
Giving un human things human characteristics. Ex. The wind blew down my spine |
|
|
Foreshadow |
To predict what will happen in a story based on clues. |
|
|
Flashback |
Looking back on events that happened in the past in order to understand the current story. |
|
|
Allusion |
Making a reference to pop culture |
|
|
Pun |
To make a joke using words that sound the same |
|
|
Stereotype |
To label groups that have similar characteristics. |
|
|
Onomatopoeia |
Words that explain sounds |
|
|
Alliteration |
The repetition of sounds or letter through a sentence. |
|
|
Symbolism |
An object that represents a greater meaning. |
|
|
Homonym |
Different meaning of words that are spelt the same. |
|
|
Synonym |
Different spelling. SAME meaning. |
|
|
Ambiguity |
When something is unclear or has two meanings. |
|
|
Oxymoron |
Phrases that contradict themselves. Ex. Jumbo Shrimp |
|
|
Idiom |
Phrases that are used in everyday speech but do not make sense literally. |
|
|
Antonym |
A word opposite of the meaning of another. Ex. Up and Down |
|
|
|
|
