AP Success - AP English Literature: A Haunted House

finality

isolation

continuity

urgency

hidden or secretive

sinister and malevolent

pale and sickly

frightening and eerie

introducing a new theme of safety

creating a sense of urgency and danger

contradicting the overall atmosphere of the passage

emphasizing the characters' insecurity

Onomatopoeia

Hyperbole

Simile

Metaphor

create a sense of disorientation in the reader

contrast the internal and external experiences of the characters

demonstrate the omnipresence of the ghostly couple

emphasize the mysterious nature of the treasure

The monotony and repetitiveness of their lives

The characters' denial of an impending threat

The characters' satisfaction with their security

An incantation or spell for protection

highlighting the characters' nostalgia

demonstrating the couple's intimacy and affection

creating a more dynamic and immediate scene

contrasting the present with the past

symbolize the characters' emotions or state of mind

illustrate the chaotic environment surrounding the characters

create a sense of beauty and wonder in nature

foreshadow an impending disaster or change

Alliteration

Synecdoche

Metonymy

Anaphora

Nostalgic and melancholic

Confusing and disorienting

Joyful and celebratory

Peaceful and serene