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Are You Familiar With These Literary Terms? by kunyeo(m): 7:41pm On Aug 08, 2012 |
ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THESE LITERARY TERMS? Absurd, Theatre of the Absurd-A style of writing that mirrors the confusion, illogicality, inharmony of the 21st Century world as reflected on the stage with caricature-like characters and disjointed plot.E.g, Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot . Accent-The effect of the emphasis placed on a syllable in a word. Auditory imagery- Figurative way of appealing to one’s sense of hearing in a poem.Eg. The voice like the rough flow of huge waterfalls. Aesthetics-The philosophy of taste or appreciation of beauty. Alienation Effect-Is the effect in a play intended to remind the spectators that what being watched on stage is not real. Allegory-is a device in which characters or events represent or symbolize ideas and concepts. A reason for this is that allegory has an immense power of illustrating complex ideas and concepts in a practical and concrete way. This device is common in Christian religious literature where Satan symbolizes evil and God symbolizes good.E.g Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan Alliteration-Repetition of the same initial consonant sound.E.g. Around the house the flakes fly faster. Allusion-Referring to characters and events in mythology (classical allusion), history (classical allusion), bible (biblical allusion).Eg.Bowing ‘New Sabbath’ or ‘Mount Ephraim’. (Biblical allusion) Alternate rhyme-When the end of two lines are alternated, usually in abab, rhyme scheme pattern. Ambiguity-A style of giving double interpretation to a word. Anachronism-A mistake in dating or timing or placing an event in wrong historical setting.Eg.Imagine a reference to a computer in a Shakespearean play! Analogy-A comparison not necessarily using simile or metaphor.Eg.There is an analogy of the morally loose lifestyle of the Romans and Americans of today. Anti climax-A false climax or weak repetition with the objective of extending or stretching excitement. Antagonist-character in conflict with hero: a major character in a book, play, or movie whose values or behaviour are in conflict with those of the protagonist or hero. Aphorism-A solemn, concise observation or statement.Eg power is mightier than the sword. Apostrophe –An address or appeal to a person or inanimate object that is incapable of replying.E.g.Thou sun, why thou smite me? Art for Art’s sake-The belief that a work of art be judged solely for its aesthetic value rather than for any economic interest. Aside-A long speech where a character expresses his thoughts aloud on stage with other characters present, but could not hear him. Autobiography-An account of one’s life written by oneself as distinct from Biography (written by another person). Assonance-Repetition of vowel sounds, especially when found between words and syllables.Eg. Wet is the pet of the rent. Augustan-Having to do with the period, early part of 19th century, when writers attempt to copy and imitate the grandeur associated with the reign of Augustus Ceasar. |
Re: Are You Familiar With These Literary Terms? by ortopazz(m): 3:01pm On Aug 09, 2012 |
Why nt tag it literal lectures on literal terms! Besides am quite handy wiv em' anachronism really redates my memory! Thank u sir |
Re: Are You Familiar With These Literary Terms? by tpia5: 6:53am On Nov 25, 2013 |
Its been long since i checked waiting for godot. |
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