Inference: A conclusion made using the reader's prior knowledge and the text.
Foreshadowing: A literary device used to hint at future events in a story.
Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses to create mental pictures.
Sound Devices: Techniques like rhyme, alliteration, and onomatopoeia used in poetry to enhance meaning and mood.
Ethos: Persuasive technique appealing to ethics or credibility.
Pathos: Persuasive technique appealing to emotions or feelings.
1. What is a key property or component of figurative language?
2. In the context of textual features, what is the purpose of a conclusion?
3. Who is credited with proposing or developing the concept of foreshadowing as a literary device?
Inference — definition?
Drawing conclusions using prior knowledge and text.
Foreshadowing — role?
Hints at future events to build suspense.
Imagery — purpose?
Creates vivid mental pictures appealing to senses.
Sound Devices — examples?
Rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
Ethos — persuasive technique?
Appeals to credibility and ethics.
Pathos — persuasive technique?
Appeals to emotions and feelings.
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