1st Qtr. English II Lit. Terms

Front

What is tone in literature?

Back

Tone refers to how the author feels about the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

Front

What is an archetype?

Back

An archetype is a typical character, symbol, or theme that represents a universal pattern or prototype in literature.

Front

What are ethos, pathos, and logos?

Back

Ethos, pathos, and logos are three persuasive appeals used in rhetoric to convince an audience.

Front

What is mood in literature?

Back

Mood is how the reader feels about the subject, created by the author's tone and style.

Front

What is logos?

Back

Logos is the logical appeal used in persuasive writing or speech, relying on reason and evidence.

Front

What is ethos?

Back

Ethos is the ethical appeal in persuasion, establishing the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker.

Front

What is pathos?

Back

Pathos is the emotional appeal in persuasion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience.

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

Front

What is a literary device?

Back

A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing.

Front

What is a symbol in literature?

Back

A symbol is a person, place, object, or action that represents a deeper meaning or concept.