sat 30

Synopsis

• 1. Plot hole

• 1. Character flaw

• Brief Summary

• Title page

Simile

• A figure of speech used to compare two unlike things

• A literary device that uses identical objects to highlight their similarities

• A poetic tool used exclusively to describe natural phenomena in elaborate detail

• A type of sentence structure that avoids comparisons entirely for clarity

Metaphor

• A word used to label categories of objects

• A figure of speech that describes one thing as another

• A device for organizing a story's plot

• A tool for writing rhyming poetry

Irony

• A figure of speech used to exaggerate for comedic effect

• A figure of speech where the opposite of a statement is immediately explained

• A figure of speech that simplifies the message for clarity

• A figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning

Lampoon

• A figure of speech that praises and celebrates a person or idea with exaggeration

• A figure of speech that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock someone or something

• A figure of speech used to explain a serious topic with complete sincerity

• A figure of speech that highlights positive traits through direct admiration

Hyperbole

• 1. A figure of speech that makes subtle comparisons to describe something.

• A figure of speech that downplays the significance of an idea for clarity.

• 1. A figure of speech used to provide a precise and factual description

• A figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis.

Caricature

• A figure of speech that exaggerates certain features or characteristics of a person or thing for comic or critical effect.

• 1. A figure of speech that emphasizes subtle qualities to create a balanced representation.

• 1. A figure of speech used to elevate the importance of a subject without altering its features.

• 1. A figure of speech that uses realistic details to portray someone accurately.

Epic and Saga

• Epic: A quick poem about an ordinary hero. Saga: A short fictional story about a group’s adventure.

• Epic: A simple narrative with no major events. Saga: A brief story about a family’s celebration.

• Epic: A short story about a single event. Saga: A brief, humorous tale of an individual.

• Epic: A long narrative poem that focuses on heroic deeds.
  Saga: A detailed narrative about the history or adventures of a group.

Euphony and Cacophony

• 1. Euphony: A jarring, chaotic sound. Cacophony: A soft, quiet background noise.

• 1. Euphony: A loud, disruptive noise. Cacophony: A gentle, harmonious tune.

• Euphony: A pleasant, harmonious sound.
  Cacophony: A harsh, jarring sound.

• 1. Euphony: A sharp, unsettling sound. Cacophony: A soft, peaceful melody.

Foreshadow

• 1. A technique that summarizes the main events of a story.

• 1. A method of describing a character's past in detail.

• 1. A device used to reveal the final outcome of a story.

• A literary device that gives hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story.