Glossary T

Glossary T

Tables of contents

A list of the chapters or sections in a book or document, usually located at the beginning.

  • Epilogue vs. Afterword: Book Endings (Explained)
  • Taboo

    A social or cultural prohibition against certain behaviors or topics.

  • Idiom vs. Cliche: Understanding Phrases (Explained)
  • Taboo words

    Words that are considered offensive or inappropriate in certain contexts.

  • Euphemism vs. Dysphemism: Politeness in Language (Clarified)
  • Tactfulness

    The ability to communicate in a sensitive and considerate manner.

  • Euphemism vs. Dysphemism: Politeness in Language (Clarified)
  • Tactful word choice

    The use of words that are appropriate and considerate in a given context.

  • Euphemism vs. Dysphemism: Politeness in Language (Clarified)
  • Tear-jerking moments

    Emotional scenes or events that elicit tears or strong emotional responses from readers.

  • Pathos vs. Bathos: Emotional Appeals (Explained)
  • Teasingly

    The use of playful or teasing language to create a lighthearted tone in a story or text.

  • Irony vs. Sarcasm: Clearing Confusions (Defined)
  • Technological advancements

    Improvements or innovations in technology that lead to new or improved products or services.

  • Dystopia vs. Utopia: Literary Settings (Explained)
  • Technology companies or advancements

    The incorporation of technological innovations or advancements into a story or text.

  • Satire vs. Parody: Humor in Literature (Explained)
  • Tempo

    The speed or pace of a song or piece of writing.

  • Rhythm vs. Meter: Ballad Framework (Explained)
  • Tension

    A feeling of unease or suspense created by conflicting forces in a story.

  • Protagonist vs. Antagonist: Character Roles (Defined)
  • Tension creation

    The use of conflict and suspense to create a sense of anticipation and excitement in a story or text.

  • Flashback vs. Foreshadowing: Time in Text (Compared)
  • Text types explanation

    The classification and explanation of different types of texts, such as narrative, persuasive, and informative.

  • Prose vs. Verse: Text Types (Clarified)
  • The Canterbury Tales

    A collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century.

  • Prose vs. Verse: Text Types (Clarified)
  • Thematic analysis

    The study and interpretation of the themes present in a story or text.

  • Plot vs. Theme: Core Components (Clarified)
  • Theme

    The overarching message or central idea of a story or text.

  • Allegory vs. Symbol: Understanding Meaning (Compared)
  • Anecdote vs. Vignette: Small Stories (Clarified)
  • Elegy vs. Ode: Types of Poems (Defined)
  • Epic vs. Tragedy: Literary Forms (Defined)
  • Autobiography vs. Memoir: Personal Stories (Defined)
  • Flashback vs. Foreshadowing: Time in Text (Compared)
  • Protagonist vs. Antagonist: Character Roles (Defined)
  • Theme vs. Motif: Literary Elements (Defined)
  • Analogy vs. Metaphor: Comparative Language (Explained)
  • Pathetic Fallacy vs. Personification (Compared)
  • Quatrain vs. Couplets: Ballad Formats (Compared)
  • Refrain vs. Chorus: Ballad Repetition (Defined)
  • Setting vs. Scene: Literary Locations (Defined)
  • Sonnet vs. Ballad: Poetry Forms (Explained)
  • Theme- Central idea (s) explored throughout a work of literature

    The central idea or ideas explored throughout a work of literature.

  • Protagonist vs. Antagonist: Character Roles (Defined)
  • Theme development

    The progression and evolution of a theme throughout a story or text.

  • Irony vs. Sarcasm: Clearing Confusions (Defined)
  • Plot vs. Theme: Core Components (Clarified)
  • Setting vs. Scene: Literary Locations (Defined)
  • Theme exploration

    The examination and analysis of the themes present in a story or text.

  • Dystopia vs. Utopia: Literary Settings (Explained)
  • Flashback vs. Foreshadowing: Time in Text (Compared)
  • Plot vs. Theme: Core Components (Clarified)
  • Theme identification

    The process of identifying the underlying message or central idea of a story or text.

  • Plot vs. Theme: Core Components (Clarified)
  • Third-person point of view

    A narrative perspective where the story is told from an outside perspective, using “he,” “she,” or “they.”

  • Autobiography vs. Memoir: Personal Stories (Defined)
  • Time in text

    The use of time-related elements such as flashbacks, foreshadowing, and pacing to enhance the narrative.

  • Flashback vs. Foreshadowing: Time in Text (Compared)
  • Time manipulation

    The deliberate alteration of the chronological order of events in a story or text.

  • Flashback vs. Foreshadowing: Time in Text (Compared)
  • Time period

    A specific era or historical period in which a story or text is set.

  • Setting vs. Scene: Literary Locations (Defined)
  • Time shift

    A literary device in which the narrative moves back and forth in time, often used to create suspense or reveal information.

  • Flashback vs. Foreshadowing: Time in Text (Compared)
  • Tips

    Advice or suggestions for improving writing skills.

  • Elegy vs. Ode: Types of Poems (Defined)
  • Tone

    The emotional attitude or perspective conveyed by a writer in their work.

  • Setting vs. Scene: Literary Locations (Defined)
  • Elegy vs. Ode: Types of Poems (Defined)
  • Imagery vs. Symbolism: Visual Writing (Explained)
  • Theme vs. Motif: Literary Elements (Defined)
  • Anecdote vs. Vignette: Small Stories (Clarified)
  • Pathetic Fallacy vs. Personification (Compared)
  • Autobiography vs. Memoir: Personal Stories (Defined)
  • Metaphor vs. Simile: Know the Difference (Explained)
  • Allegory vs. Symbol: Understanding Meaning (Compared)
  • Alliteration vs. Assonance: Understanding Sounds (Compared)
  • Irony vs. Sarcasm: Clearing Confusions (Defined)
  • Onomatopoeia vs. Mimesis: Sound in Literature (Compared)
  • Pathos vs. Bathos: Emotional Appeals (Explained)
  • Quatrain vs. Couplets: Ballad Formats (Compared)
  • Rhythm vs. Meter: Ballad Framework (Explained)
  • Sonnet vs. Ballad: Poetry Forms (Explained)
  • Tone and mood

    The emotional atmosphere created by the author’s writing style and word choice.

  • Epic vs. Tragedy: Literary Forms (Defined)
  • Tone and mood assessment

    The process of analyzing the emotional tone and atmosphere of a piece of writing.

  • Plot vs. Theme: Core Components (Clarified)
  • Tone shift

    A sudden change in the mood or attitude of a piece of writing.

  • Pathos vs. Bathos: Emotional Appeals (Explained)
  • Tongue-in-cheek

    Humorous or ironic language used to convey a message in a lighthearted way.

  • Irony vs. Sarcasm: Clearing Confusions (Defined)
  • Totalitarianism

    A political system in which the government has complete control over all aspects of society.

  • Dystopia vs. Utopia: Literary Settings (Explained)
  • Totalitarian Regime

    A government that exercises complete control over all aspects of society.

  • Dystopia vs. Utopia: Literary Settings (Explained)
  • Traditional ballads

    Narrative songs that have been passed down through generations, often with a specific structure and subject matter.

  • Refrain vs. Chorus: Ballad Repetition (Defined)
  • Ballad vs. Sonnet: Poetic Structures (Explained)
  • Quatrain vs. Couplets: Ballad Formats (Compared)
  • Rhythm vs. Meter: Ballad Framework (Explained)
  • Traditional form

    The established structure and rules of a particular poetic form.

  • Haiku vs. Tanka: Japanese Poetry (Compared)
  • Traditional forms of poetry

    Poetic forms that have been established and used for centuries in a particular culture or society.

  • Haiku vs. Tanka: Japanese Poetry (Compared)
  • Traditional Japanese calendar system

    A calendar system used in Japan that is based on lunar phases and solar terms.

  • Haiku vs. Tanka: Japanese Poetry (Compared)
  • Traditional Japanese culture

    The customs, traditions, and practices of Japan that have been passed down through generations.

  • Haiku vs. Tanka: Japanese Poetry (Compared)
  • Traditional narratives

    Stories that follow a conventional plot structure and character development.

  • Fable vs. Parable: Story Types (Defined)
  • Traditional poetry

    Poetry that follows established forms and structures.

  • Sonnet vs. Ballad: Poetry Forms (Explained)
  • Traditional themes

    Common themes found in literature and art that reflect the values and beliefs of a particular culture or society.

  • Haiku vs. Tanka: Japanese Poetry (Compared)
  • Traditional values

    Values that have been passed down through generations and are considered important in a particular culture or society.

  • Haiku vs. Tanka: Japanese Poetry (Compared)
  • Tragedies

    Stories that explore themes of human suffering and loss, often featuring a tragic hero.

  • Epic vs. Tragedy: Literary Forms (Defined)
  • Pathos vs. Bathos: Emotional Appeals (Explained)
  • Prose vs. Verse: Text Types (Clarified)
  • Tragedy literature

    A genre of literature that explores themes of human suffering and loss.

  • Epic vs. Tragedy: Literary Forms (Defined)
  • Tragedy vs comedy

    The contrasting genres of writing that explore serious or humorous themes respectively.

  • Pathos vs. Bathos: Emotional Appeals (Explained)
  • Tragic ending

    An ending in literature or drama that is marked by sorrow, loss, or death.

  • Romance vs. Romanticism: Genres (Clarified)
  • Tragic flaw

    A character trait or weakness that leads to the downfall of the tragic hero.

  • Epic vs. Tragedy: Literary Forms (Defined)
  • Tragic hero

    A protagonist who possesses a tragic flaw that leads to their downfall.

  • Epic vs. Tragedy: Literary Forms (Defined)
  • Tragic irony

    A literary device in which the audience knows something that the characters do not, leading to a tragic outcome.

  • Irony vs. Sarcasm: Clearing Confusions (Defined)
  • Transcendence

    The act of going beyond the limits of ordinary experience or understanding.

  • Romance vs. Romanticism: Genres (Clarified)
  • Transcendentalism

    A philosophical movement that emphasizes the spiritual and intuitive over the material and rational.

  • Romance vs. Romanticism: Genres (Clarified)
  • Tribute writing

    Writing that honors or pays homage to a person, place, or thing.

  • Elegy vs. Ode: Types of Poems (Defined)
  • Triggering emotions

    The use of language and storytelling techniques to evoke strong emotional responses in readers.

  • Pathos vs. Bathos: Emotional Appeals (Explained)
  • Triplet

    A poetic structure where each stanza consists of three lines with a consistent rhyme scheme.

  • Rhythm vs. Meter: Ballad Framework (Explained)
  • Trite phrase

    A cliche or overused expression that lacks originality or impact.

  • Idiom vs. Cliche: Understanding Phrases (Explained)
  • Trochaic tetrameter

    A poetic meter consisting of four trochaic feet per line.

  • Prose vs. Verse: Text Types (Clarified)
  • Tropes and cliches

    Overused themes or plot devices that can detract from originality in writing.

  • Pathos vs. Bathos: Emotional Appeals (Explained)
  • Trust building through communication

    The use of effective communication to establish trust with readers.

  • Euphemism vs. Dysphemism: Politeness in Language (Clarified)
  • Trustworthiness

    The ability to establish credibility and reliability in writing.

  • Pathos vs. Bathos: Emotional Appeals (Explained)
  • Truth

    The accurate representation of facts or events in writing.

  • Autobiography vs. Memoir: Personal Stories (Defined)
  • Truth in storytelling

    The importance of honesty and accuracy in conveying a story through writing.

  • Autobiography vs. Memoir: Personal Stories (Defined)