2023 Sem 2 Final Review Eng II

Unrhymed iambic pentameter; This can usually be spotted by the capital letters at the beginning of each line.

Writing that employs dark and picturesque scenery, startling and melodramatic narrative devices, etc.

A Scottish title of nobility, who holds lands of the King.

Occurs when the situation presented is not what it seems on the surface.

A means to indicate or hint to readers something that is to follow or appear later in a story.

Information about a character’s personality through his/her words, actions, and thoughts, etc.

Speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself on stage.

Two lines that have an end rhyme; are sometimes used to indicate an important moment, or that a character is leaving

Characterized by an excessive appreciation of the arts, following an ideal of beauty.

Appeals to the audience’s reason, building up logical argument

An Anglo-Saxon word meaning fate, and the ability to control human destiny.

The method used by an author to develop a character.

Someone who uses vague language to avoid speaking directly or honestly.

A humorous episode in a tragedy intended to break the tension or heighten the emotional impact by means of contrast.

A seemingly absurd statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be true.

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

A state of disorder due to the absence of authority

Involves intentionally using a word or phrase for effect two or more times in a speech or written work

Appeals to the speaker’s status or authority.

Appeals to the emotions, trying to make the audience feel things like anger, sympathy, etc.

The bits of factual information (about setting, character, action, etc.) that help the reader understand better.

A contrast between expectations and what is reality.

Everyday speech

The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story.

Occurs when there is a difference between what is said and what is meant.

Statements about a character's personality and tell the reader what the character is like, how they look, etc.

Poetry with rhythmical lines

Is often used among high-status characters in very important moments.

A symbolic image or idea that appears frequently in a story.

Two characters in the same situation/status in society that contrast to highlight the main character’s personality.

Occurs when the audience has more information than one or more characters in a work of literature

A reference, to a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work with which the reader is presumably familiar.

A remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience, not by the other characters

A line of thought is split or shared by two or more characters.