| A | B |
|---|
| dramatic irony | irony in which the audience knows something that at least one character does not |
| verbal irony | irony in which the opposite of what is meant is said |
| simile | comparison of two unlike things using a connective word such as like or as |
| metaphor | comparison of unlike terms without using a connective word |
| personification | metaphor that gives nonhuman things human characteristics |
| setting | when and where a story takes place |
| characterization | the method by which the author reveals the personality of a character |
| dynamic characterization | process in which a character experiences drastic change or merely a subtle alteration of attitude or perception |
| direct characterization | author directly states traits of a character |
| indirect characterization | author reveals a character's traits by describing his appearance, thoughts, and effects on others |
| foreshadowing | hinting toward events to come |
| glittering generalities | propaganda technique which uses good terms to describe negative things |
| card stacking | not telling the whole truth |
| name calling | persuading others to hate by referring to a group in negative terms |
| bandwagon | suggests that everyone is involved so you should be involved, too |
| testimonial | persuasion which uses a respected or famous person's endorsement |
| transfer | saying that the idea is endorsed by a respected institution |
| plain folks | device by which a person tries to appear ordinary in order to seem trustworthy |
