Unit 1 – ENG3U1 – The Dramatic Monologue Literary Terms
??? Genre of writing characterized by: Lines Stanzas Figurative language Expression of emotion and/or theme
??? The main purpose or message of a literary work May be deep, difficult to understand, and even moralistic Should never be expressed as a word, but as a complete thought Supported by use of structural and literary devices
??? Structural device common in stories, novels, plays, and sometimes poems Process by which an author reveals character Can be direct or indirect Can be complex or simplistic
??? Category of literary devices that includes imagery and symbolism Not always literal Adds layers of meaning and often has more than one interpretation
??? Description appealing to one or more of the five senses Can be literal or figurative
??? Concrete object that represents an idea or emotion Culturally specific Natural, conventional, literary of some of the types
??? Comparison using like or as
??? Comparison not using like or as Can be extended across an entire literary work Then known as an extended or controlling ______
??? Opposite of what should be said or done in a particular situation Effected character unaware NOT to be confused with sarcasm Various types Situational Dramatic Verbal