Writer's Effects

the use in a literary work of clues that suggest events that have yet to occur

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• anecdote

• exposition

a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

• allusion

• oxymoron

• metaphor

• alliteration

Why might a writer use repetition?

• To reinforce a key idea or theme.

• To emphasis emotions or dramatic moments.

• To create unnecessary wordiness.

• To introduce new and unrelated topics.

the use of words that imitate sounds

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

• personification

• alliteration

How does the use of metaphor enhance writing?

• By creating vivid and imaginative comparisons.

• By simplify complex ideas into literal terms.

• By adding layers of meaning and creativity.

• By removing emotional depth from the text.

a combination of words, or parts of words, that contradict each other

• oxymoron

• metaphor

• alliteration

• anecdote

How does the writer create tension in a narrative?

• By using short, abrupt sentences and cliffhangers.

• By introducing unexpected conflicts or challenges.

• By focusing solely on character dialogues.

• By including long descriptions of peaceful settings.

figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics

• metaphor

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• alliteration

What is the purpose of varying sentence lengths in writing?

• to add rhythm and emphasis key pints

• to create a more dynamic and engaging narrative

• to confuse the reader with inconsistent pacing

• to avoid following grammar rules

the part of the work that introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic situation

• exposition

• flashback

• foreshadowing

• oxymoron