IAB Literary Texts

_____________ is a figure of speech that allows a part to stand for a whole or for a whole to stand for a part.

__________ is a literary device that is designed to inspire emotions from readers.

A _________________ is a word or expression that is commonplace within a specific language, geographic region, or historical era.

_____________ is a figure of speech featuring a phrase that utilizes negative wording or terms to express a positive assertion or statement. (Example: The novel is not bad. - Her decision is not the worst.)

__________ is an author's use of words or type of speech. It refers to the construction of phrases that enables a text to achieve its goals and objectives.

_____________ is the placement of two things side by side in order to reveal a contrast.

___________ is excessive confidence or arrogance. It’s usually present as the tragic flaw of a tragic hero.

A ___________ is a statement that contradicts itself or is logically unacceptable but can be thought of as true.

_______________ emphasizes the idea that different forms of art and literature ought to convey information and instructions, along with pleasure and entertainment.

____________ connects the reader with the character and most of the time will keep them reading to the end of the book. It can be created through simple diction and syntax or by complex literary elements and metaphors. It can also be amplified through powerful plot and conflict.