Literary Term Review (9/12) Archetype: a pattern of character, plot, or image that appears across cultures and is repeated through time periods. Parallelism: repetition of words/phrases that have similar grammatical structures

Repetition: a unifying effect (word, phrase, sound) that appear in a work to create a particular effect Inference: use of clues from the text to conclude the author's implied or suggested, but not specifically stated, opinions or beliefs

Analogy: a comparison made between situations to show how they are similar; often a complex idea or situation is compared to one that is simpler and more familiar Allusion: a reference to someone/something from the past (artwork, literature, history, etc.) that the reader is expected to recognize or understand

Aphorism: a brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life Style: the distinctive way in which a writer uses language; factors to consider are: sentence length and complexity, syntax (sentence structure), use of figurative language and imagery, and diction (word choice).

Sentence structure or syntax: -simple: single subject, single verb The dog chased the cat. -compound: two complete sentences joined by a FANBOYS conjunction The dog chased the cat, and the cat fell into the pond. FANBOYS = for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

-complex: a dependent clause joined to an independent clause Because the dog chased the cat, it fell into the pond. -compound - complex: contains a dependent clause and at least two independent clauses joined by FANBOYS conjunction. Because the dog chased the cat, it fell into the pond, and its owner cried in fear.

Tone: the author's attitude toward his(her) subject and/or his(her) reader Persuasive appeals: logical appeals (logos) - rhetorical question, statement of fact, etc. emotion appeals (pathos) - loaded words ethical appeals (ethos) - appeals to sense of fairness, morals or particular beliefs