Glossary
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| archetype | a 'type' of character who represents an important human role such as the mother figure or the hero |
| cliché | an overused metaphor that has lost its impact |
| metaphor | a figure of speech equating two very different things, so drawing out unusual and unexpected similarities |
| motif | a recurring pattern, object or idea in a text |
| register | level of formality |
| stance | a position or attitude |
| stereotype | a character who has no indviduality but is typical of a type; also known as stock character |
| trope | figurative language or rhetorical device that recurs because of its cultural significance. |
Last update: 15th January 2019