Middle Level Methods Final Flashcards | StudBudMiddle Level Methods Final
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1Simile
- Term of grammar that refers to the process of rearranging words.
- A type of punctuation used to connect independent clauses in a sentence.
- 2 unlike things compared together using the words "like" or "as".
- 2 unlike things compare together without using the words "like" or "as"
2Metaphor
- Specific form of poetic meter.
- 2 unlike things compared together without using the words "like" or "as"
- A physical obstacle the characters must overcome in the plot.
- Form of writing where the author uses straightforward and literal language.
3Idiom
- Saying or expression that differs from the literal meaning.
- Rare and ancient form of writing used by classical poets.
- Characters speak in a language meant to be difficult for the reader.
- Describes the unique writing style of a particular author.
4Personification
- Giving human-like qualities to non-human objects or animals.
- Genre characterized by stories centered around a single, person.
- Type of poetic scheme.
- Act of creating complex and multifaceted characters in a narrative.
5Hyperbole
- Genre of literature that focuses on realistic and everyday situations.
- Exaggeration to make a point, is not meant to be taken literally.
- Form of poetic meter.
- Refers to the central conflict in a dramatic work, drives the plot forward.
6Onomatopoeia
- Literary criticism that examines the symbolic meaning of names in a text.
- The act of spelling out the way a sound sounds.
- Genre of literature that focuses on complex and intricate wordplay
- Literary technique where characters engage in deep conversations.
7Figurative Language
- A specific genre of English literature focused on historical narratives.
- Words, phrases, symbols, and ideas that evoke mental images/impressions.
- Refers to the rules and structures of formal written communication.
- Style of handwriting that included decorative elements.
8Tone
- Musical term used to describe a pitch of a sound.
- A measure of brightness or darkness of a color in visual arts.
- The attitude conveyed by the author's language in a piece of writing.
- Refers to the coloration of words used in a text.
