Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Lit Terms #4
interior monologue- expressing a character's inner thoughts
inversion- the action of inverting something
juxtaposition- the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
lyric- expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms
magic(al) realism- magic elements are a natural part in an otherwise mundane, realistic environment
metaphor- a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
vehicles- a thing used to express, embody, or fulfill something
metonymy- the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or
the track for horse racing
modernism- modern character or quality of thought, expression, or technique
monologue- a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program
mood- evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
motif- a decorative design or pattern
myth- a traditional story, esp. one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically
involving supernatural beings or event
narrative- a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
narrator- the one telling the story
omniscient point of view- narrator is a character in the story, but also knows the thoughts and feelings of all the other characters
onomatopoeia- the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
oxymoron- a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
parable- a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
paradox- a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory
inversion- the action of inverting something
juxtaposition- the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
lyric- expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms
magic(al) realism- magic elements are a natural part in an otherwise mundane, realistic environment
metaphor- a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
vehicles- a thing used to express, embody, or fulfill something
metonymy- the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or
the track for horse racing
modernism- modern character or quality of thought, expression, or technique
monologue- a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program
mood- evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
motif- a decorative design or pattern
myth- a traditional story, esp. one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically
involving supernatural beings or event
narrative- a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
narrator- the one telling the story
omniscient point of view- narrator is a character in the story, but also knows the thoughts and feelings of all the other characters
onomatopoeia- the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
oxymoron- a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
parable- a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
paradox- a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Lit Terms #3
exposition- The beginning
expressionism- a style of painting, music, or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express emotional experience rather than
impressions of the external world
fable- a short story
fallacy- a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument
falling action- what happens after the climax
farce- a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization
figurative language- expressing ideas indirectly; language used in a special way to create a special effect made up of words and phrases
which don’t mean what they first appear to mean
flashback- a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story
foil- prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding
folk tale- a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth
foreshadowing- be a warning or indication of (a future event)
free verse- poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter
genre- a category
gothic tale- genre or mode of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance
hyperbole- exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
imagery- visually descriptive or figurative language, esp. in a literary work
implication- the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated
incongruity- the state of being incongruous or out of keeping
inference- a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
irony- the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
expressionism- a style of painting, music, or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express emotional experience rather than
impressions of the external world
fable- a short story
fallacy- a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument
falling action- what happens after the climax
farce- a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization
figurative language- expressing ideas indirectly; language used in a special way to create a special effect made up of words and phrases
which don’t mean what they first appear to mean
flashback- a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story
foil- prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding
folk tale- a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth
foreshadowing- be a warning or indication of (a future event)
free verse- poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter
genre- a category
gothic tale- genre or mode of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance
hyperbole- exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
imagery- visually descriptive or figurative language, esp. in a literary work
implication- the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated
incongruity- the state of being incongruous or out of keeping
inference- a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
irony- the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Lit Terms #2
circumlocution-the use of many words where fewer would do, esp. in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive-tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, esp. by responding only indirectly
classicism-the following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature
cliche-a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
climax-the highest point
colloquialism-a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.
comedy-A dramatic work that is light and often humorous or satirical in tone and that usually contains a happy resolution of the thematic conflict
conflict-A problem
connotation-an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
contrast-the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association
denotation-the literal or primary meaning of a word
denouement-the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved
dialect- a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
dialectics- the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions
dichotomy- a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
diction- The choice or use of words
didactic- Intended to instruct
dogmatic- inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
elegy- a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead
epic- a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition
epigram- a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way
epitaph- a phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died
epithet- an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned
euphemism-a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
evocative- bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
classicism-the following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature
cliche-a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
climax-the highest point
colloquialism-a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.
comedy-A dramatic work that is light and often humorous or satirical in tone and that usually contains a happy resolution of the thematic conflict
conflict-A problem
connotation-an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
contrast-the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association
denotation-the literal or primary meaning of a word
denouement-the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved
dialect- a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
dialectics- the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions
dichotomy- a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
diction- The choice or use of words
didactic- Intended to instruct
dogmatic- inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
elegy- a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead
epic- a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition
epigram- a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way
epitaph- a phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died
epithet- an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned
euphemism-a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
evocative- bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
HACKING MY EDUCATION
My goal for this semester and what I want to know is what I previously spoke about in my last post, which is to basically put school first and hot to avoid procrastination this way I am able to eliminate a lot of stress and have more time to enjoy my last semester of high school and focus on my goals outside of high school. With my blog there is always something I can do to improve the quality and content, I would specifically like to post more personal posts of things outside of the class. And honestly I don't know what experiences I want to have before I graduate, I guess I'm just taking them as they come along, but I do know I hope to have a lot of wonderful experiences in this last semester of high school.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
My goal this semester is really just to focus on doing my best in my last semester of high school and to avoid the "senioritis" that happens to so many students in their last semester of high school because they are too focused on graduating. I want to be able to really enjoy my last semester of high school because once it's gone it's gone forever. I want to have fun and enjoy myself but at the same time avoid the procrastination and really just be on top of my work and focusing on school, that way I am able to relieve a lot of stress.
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