Glossary M
Magnifying
The act of magnifying or amplifying the impact, scope, or intensity of something, often to make it seem more dramatic or impressive.
Magnitude distinction degree of impact
The degree or level of impact, significance, or importance of something, often measured in terms of magnitude or intensity.
Manipulation
The act of influencing or controlling someone or something.
Manipulative language
Language that is used to influence or control the reader’s thoughts or actions.
Manipulative tactics
Techniques used to influence or control the reader’s thoughts or actions.
Manners
The appropriate way of expressing oneself in writing, including tone, politeness, and respect for the reader.
Maps and diagrams
Visual aids used to illustrate information and concepts.
Masculine rhyme
A rhyme that occurs on the final stressed syllable of two or more words.
Maximizing
The act of maximizing or increasing the impact, scope, or intensity of something, often to make it seem more significant or powerful.
Meaningful messages
Messages or themes that convey a deeper or more significant meaning, often related to universal human experiences or values.
Media personalities
Individuals who are well-known in the media industry, such as journalists or TV hosts.
Mediation techniques
Strategies used to resolve conflicts between individuals or groups.
Meditation
A technique used to clear the mind and focus on a specific topic or idea for writing.
Melancholic tone
A mood or atmosphere characterized by sadness, nostalgia, or longing.
Melancholy
A feeling of sadness, melancholy, or gloom, often accompanied by a sense of nostalgia, longing, or regret.
Melodic contour
The shape and direction of a melody, often described as rising, falling, or static.
Melodic patterns
Repeated sequences of musical notes that create a sense of melody and rhythm.
Melodic refrain function
A repeated musical phrase or pattern that serves as a chorus or anchor point in a piece of music.
Melodic repetition
The use of repeated musical phrases or patterns to create a sense of unity and coherence in a piece of music.
Melodic structure
The organization of musical notes and phrases to create a sense of melody and harmony.
Melodramatic storytelling
A style of storytelling that emphasizes exaggerated emotions and plot twists.
Melody
The tune or musical aspect of a song or poem.
Memoir
A genre of writing that tells the story of a person’s life, often with a focus on personal growth and reflection.
Memoirist
A writer who tells their own life story in the form of a memoir.
Memoirist’s voice
The unique perspective and style of a writer who is telling their own life story.
Memoir writing techniques
Strategies for crafting a compelling and engaging memoir, such as using sensory details and dialogue.
Memorable moment
A specific moment or scene in a narrative that is particularly memorable or impactful.
Memorization
The process of committing something to memory.
Memory
The ability to recall past experiences and information.
Metaphor
A figure of speech that compares two things without using “like” or “as.”
Metaphorical meaning
The symbolic interpretation of a metaphor.
Metaphorical representation
The use of figurative language to represent an idea or concept.
Meter
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry or song.
Meter and rhythm
The organization of beats and accents in a piece of music or poetry.
Meter examination
The analysis of the rhythmic structure of a poem or song.
Meter pattern
The rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry.
Metonymy
A figure of speech in which a word is used to represent something closely associated with it (e.g. “the crown” for the monarchy).
Mimesis
The imitation of real-life situations or emotions in writing.
Minimization
The act of minimizing or reducing the impact, scope, or severity of something, often to make it seem less significant or threatening.
Minimization approach understatedness
A rhetorical strategy that emphasizes the understated or subtle aspects of a message, often to convey a sense of modesty, humility, or restraint.
Minimizing
The act of downplaying or reducing the significance or importance of something, often to avoid conflict or criticism.
Misleading claims
Statements that are intentionally deceptive or false.
Mockery
Ridicule or satire in literature.
Mockery examples
Examples of ridicule or satire in literature.
Modern adaptations
Contemporary versions of older works, often with updated language or themes.
Modern ballad format
A structure for contemporary ballads that often includes a verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus pattern.
Modern ballads
Contemporary songs that follow the narrative ballad form, often with a focus on storytelling and emotional resonance.
Mood
The emotional atmosphere created by a story.
Mood creation
The deliberate creation of a specific mood or atmosphere in a piece of writing.
Mood setting
The use of descriptive language and imagery to establish the mood and atmosphere of a piece of writing.
Morality
The quality of being in accordance with moral principles or standards, often involving issues of right and wrong, good and evil, or justice and fairness.
Moral Lessons
Moral Lessons – The lessons or messages about right and wrong that can be learned from a story.
Morals
Principles or values that guide ethical behavior and decision-making, often based on religious, cultural, or philosophical beliefs.
Morphology
Morphology – The study of the structure and formation of words in a language.
Motif
A recurring theme or symbol in a story.
Motif identification
Recognizing recurring themes or symbols in a story.
Motif- Recurring element (image/symbol/theme) used throughout text
Motif – A recurring element, image, symbol, or theme used throughout a text.
Motivation
The reason behind a character’s actions.
Mourning song
A poem or song expressing grief and sorrow over the loss of a loved one.
Multidimensional characters
Characters with complex and layered personalities.
Multidimensionality
Characters with complex and layered personalities.
Multiple meanings
Words or phrases that have more than one interpretation.
Musical composition
The process of creating a piece of music, often involving the use of musical notation and instrumentation.
Musical genres
Categories of music that share similar characteristics, such as rock, jazz, or classical.
Musicality
The use of rhythm and sound patterns in language to create a musical effect.
Musical motif
A short musical phrase or pattern that is repeated throughout a piece of music.
Musical motif usage
The repetition of a musical phrase or pattern throughout a piece of music to create a sense of unity and coherence.
Musical phrasing
The way in which musical notes are grouped together to create a sense of rhythm and melody.
Mystery
A sense of uncertainty, ambiguity, or intrigue that arises from an unresolved or unexplained situation, event, or character.
Mythological Allusions
References to mythology in literature.
Mythological figures
Mythological figures – Characters or creatures from mythology, such as gods, goddesses, and monsters.
Mythology
A collection of myths and stories that explain a culture’s beliefs and traditions.