literary terms by Deandra Shoshanna Jones https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j Made with big dreams en-us 2017-03-31 14:02:56 UTC 2023-03-04 08:42:46 UTC hello@padlet.com diction deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/163976179 Diction is a author choice of word when describing a story. using many words that are similar and have the same meaning 
EX: "james made fun of me,so i poked his eye with a stick."
or 
EX:"James made fun of me,so i stabbed him with a stick." 
both words have similar meaning it defined the action of the little boy]]> 2017-03-31 14:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/163976179 allsion deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/163983681 an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.authors uses allusion when refers to a  event are  characters from another story to give  context to the story they trying to tell.
EX:“I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.” it refers to the story Pinocchio when he lies his nose starts to grow  ]]> 2017-03-31 14:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/163983681 characterization deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164141147 how the character's personality is reveled.
Ex: in my opinion, a woman is much important then her physical appearance.
characterization is use in every literary novel   ]]> 2017-04-02 05:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164141147 foreshadowing deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164141794 information given to the reader that provides a hint of what will happen later in the story.
Ex: Jordan and Nick discuss bad drivers both in Chapter 3 and Chapter 9. This directs directly to Daisy hitting and killing Myrtle in Gatsby's car. Foreshadowing was used giving us hints that something like a car accents gonna happen but someone got killed ]]> 2017-04-02 06:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164141794 irony deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142655 A contrast between what is expected and what really happens; the opposite of what is meant.
Ex:  a man who is a traffic cop gets his license suspeanded for unpaid parking ticket .
hes a traffic cop to stop people that are parking in area they not suspose to and he has to paid for parking ticket as well very ironic ]]> 2017-04-02 06:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142655 metaphor deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142664 A comparison between two things.
ex :america is a mealting pot 
america is a mixture of different nationality . ]]> 2017-04-02 06:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142664 Personification deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142703 Giving human qualities to animals or objects.

Ex: the moon played hide and seek with the clouds



]]> 2017-04-02 06:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142703 Point of View deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142719 The perspective from which the story is told.

Ex: i felt like i was getting drowned with shame and disgrace
being embarrassed by your action and being seen different by other people


]]> 2017-04-02 06:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142719 Simile deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142730 A comparison using like or as.
Ex: as bright as a button 
different colors of button the reflects to be shiny ]]> 2017-04-02 06:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142730 Theme deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142739 The central meaning behind the story.
ex: the murders in the rue morgue.

]]> 2017-04-02 06:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142739 Symbol deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142748 An object that represents an idea or set of ideas.

Ex: a sunflower, weary as time

]]> 2017-04-02 06:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142748 Tone deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142804 A manner of expression showing the attitude of the story.
Ex:  mom: we are going on a vacation .
daughter: that's great !!
the daughter tone is very cheerful to be going to a trip.





]]> 2017-04-02 06:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142804 Resolution deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142867 The story ends, problems are solved.
Ex: " they're a rotten crowd ,i shouted across the lawn your worth damm bunch put together."

nick wanted to get away from rich people because they are so toxic  and worthless just like the group of people around gatsby which are unfaithful to him not even close with him.
]]> 2017-04-02 06:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142867 Mood deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142887 The atmosphere or feeling.
Ex: the ocean bay, reflect on the clear blue sky , while the sun glistened and sparkly as it flowed noisily on. ]]> 2017-04-02 06:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142887 Imagery deashoshanna https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142915 Language that appeals to the senses.
Ex: came and went like time spent through an hourglass.
time is moving fast and there nothing you can to about it .]]> 2017-04-02 06:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/deashoshanna/qmztsb1fgk7j/wish/164142915