English 11 Unit 2 Vocab 1-15

Front

Recurrent thematic element or pattern (e.g., hysteria, Hero’s Journey)

Back

Motif

Front

Underlying meaning in dialogue; often not explicitly stated.

Back

Subtext

Front

Words that contradict (e.g., jumbo shrimp, bittersweet)

Back

Oxymoron

Front

Statement with two incompatible points

Back

Paradox

Front

Form of irony where the audience knows more than the characters.

Back

Dramatic Irony

Front

Form of irony where an event contradicts expectations.

Back

Situational Irony

Front

Form of irony where a speaker says one thing but means the opposite.

Back

Verbal Irony

Front

Severe trial or interaction of elements creating something new

Back

Crucible

Front

Roam in search of things to steal or attack.

Back

Maraud

Front

A system of religious belief; a faith.

Back

Creed