Option 2B Modern times Key Terms

Imagery

Descriptive language that evokes sensory experience and helps convey emotions and themes.

Narrative perspective

The viewpoint from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive characters and events.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, and characteristics that define an individual, often explored in relation to race and sexuality in the novel.

Imagery

Descriptive language that evokes sensory experiences, used to convey emotions and themes in the text.

Diaspora

The dispersion of any people from their original homeland, often leading to the formation of communities that maintain cultural ties.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and expressions that make a person or group; in literature, it often explores how characters perceive themselves and are perceived by others.

Dramatic irony

A situation in a play where the audience knows more about the circumstances than the characters, creating tension and engagement.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often conveying deeper meanings in a play.

Characterization

The method by which an author builds and develops characters in a narrative.

Theme

The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

Subtext

The underlying meaning or message in dialogue or action that is not explicitly stated.

Monologue

A long speech by one character in a play, revealing their thoughts and feelings.

Persona

The speaker or voice in a poem, which may differ from the poet's own identity.

Juxtaposition

The placement of contrasting ideas or images close together to highlight differences.

Persona

The voice or character speaking in a poem, which may differ from the poet's own voice.

Tone

The attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the speaker in a poem.

Persona

The voice or character adopted by the poet in a poem, which may differ from their own.

Juxtaposition

The placement of two contrasting elements close together to highlight differences.