ENG III Unit 2 Vocabulary

 The dictionary definition of a word; the literal or cognitive meaning.

A seemingly contradictory statement that on closer scrutiny reveals a deeper truth.

Literary works written in a stage play format which includes dialogue and stage directions.

Language not intended to be taken literally but layered with meaning using literary devices.

A specific convention or structure that is employed by the author to produce a given effect.

The opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of a story.

Written works that are generally recognized as having artistic value.

The central or universal idea of a literary work.

The type or class of a work, usually categorized by form, technique, or content.

 The time and place in which a narrative occurs.

A close examination and interpretation of a literary work.

 The atmosphere or feeling created by the writer in a literary work

 The basic sequence of events in a story.

The emotions or set of associations attached to a word that is implied rather than literal.

An author’s unique articulation or expression of language created by stylistic elements.

When an author constructs a character by explicitly stating aspects of his/her personality and appearance, etc.

The basic components of most literary words like setting, plot, characterization, theme, etc.

The unique characteristics that describe a writer’s use of language.

Humorous criticism or exaggeration used to accentuate another character’s faults or ignorance.

The author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied in the writing. 

The author’s thoughtful use of precise vocabulary to fully convey meaning to the reader.

Literary works focused on the expression of feelings and ideas through a distinctive style.

Word choice that may be determined by the writer or speaker’s style, purpose, and need to communicate accurately.

A distinctive poetic structure with distinguishable characteristics based on meter, lines, stanzas, and rhyme schemes.

The lines spoken between characters in fiction or a play.

 Intentional use of organizational patterns, text and graphic features, sentence structures, devices, and language.

Descriptions or instructions in a play that provide information about characters, dialogue, setting, and actions.

The arrangement and sequence of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases.

A story that has both a literal and a symbolic meaning.