Literary Devices and Language Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Literary devices vs language techniques
Literary devices vs language techniques
Devices: develop themes/character; Techniques: enhance readability/aesthetic
Motifs definition
Motifs definition
Recurring structures/devices that develop major themes
Role of insanity motif
Role of insanity motif
Reveals truths about human nature & societal breakdown
Importance of betrayal motif
Importance of betrayal motif
Central to plot; highlights moral decay in families/politics
Symbols definition
Symbols definition
Objects/characters representing abstract ideas or concepts
Storm symbol meaning
Storm symbol meaning
Lear's turmoil, madness, chaos in Britain, divine justice
Storm location in play
Storm location in play
Act 3 on the heath
What does blindness symbolize?
What does blindness symbolize?
Physical & metaphorical inability to see truth
Gloucester's blindness journey
Gloucester's blindness journey
Literal blindness leads to true insight & self-awareness
Imagery in King Lear
Imagery in King Lear
Vivid imagery evokes emotions; animals/nature show instincts
Irony's purpose
Irony's purpose
Highlights tragic consequences of misjudgements/misplaced trust
Foreshadowing examples
Foreshadowing examples
Lear's rash decisions & Fool's warnings hint at tragedy
Who betrays King Lear
Who betrays King Lear
Goneril and Regan
Edgar's disguise name
Edgar's disguise name
Poor Tom