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Literary Terms - 9th Comp. Lit.
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The time and place in which the events of a literary work takes place.
Inciting Event
Exposition
Setting
Rising Action
2
When a character shows varied and sometimes contradictory character traits .
Description
Satire
Round Character
Flat Character
3
A figure of speech that combines seemingly opposite words to communicate an idea.
Paradox
Satire
Metaphor
Oxymoron
4
The narrator of the story who is also the main character. Uses "I."
Third Person Limited Point of View
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
First Person Point of View
Antagonist
5
A presidential speech and
The Declaration of Independence
are examples of...
Mood
Description
Diction
Irony
6
Greed can ruin lives, war doesn't solve problems, love conquers all
are examples of...
Theme
Idiom
Oxymoron
Paradox
7
When a character struggles with an outside force (a force other than himself/herself).
Foreshadowing
Hyperbole
Irony
External Conflict
8
A detailed passage that uses sensory language, interesting word choice and figurative language.
Description
Oxymoron
Idiom
Exposition
9
A statement that includes two phrases, both of which are true but also contradict each other.
Diction
Oxymoron
Paradox
Idiom
10
When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
Paradox
11
The main character in the story that is usually considered the hero.
Antagonist
Flat character
Protagonist
Round Character
12
When a character displays only one character trait.
Protagonist
Flat Character
Antagonist
Round Character
13
The greatest point of emotional intensity in a story; often a turning point of the conflict.
Resolution
Climax
Conflict
Falling action
14
All knowing narrator not part of the story; reveals thoughts and feelings of every character.
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
First Person Point of View
Dialogue
15
An exaggeration used to make a strong and visual impact and show the importance of an idea.
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Idiom
16
I am somebody, but I am nobody
is an example of...
Symbolism
Description
Oxymoron
Paradox
17
When an object, animal, or person stands for something larger and more meaningful than itself.
Paradox
Oxymoron
Symbolism
Idiom
18
When a story answers most readers' questions and the problem is mostly resolved.
Idiom
Resolution
Rising Action
Falling Action
19
A character in a story that usually serves as the opposition to the hero.
Protagonist
Antagonist
Static Character
Dynamic Character
20
"The ocean waves slapped the beach," is an example of...
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Metaphor
21
A comparison of two unlike things with similar characteristics using "like" or "as."
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Oxymoron
22
A man with a busy schedule finally gets some free time to read, but breaks his glasses
is...
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Climax
Round characterization
23
Drawing a President with big ears or
Saturday Night Live
are examples of...
Dramatic Irony
Satire
Situational Irony
Idiom
24
The lesson learned after reading a text.
Irony
Theme
Symbolism
Resolution
25
The writer's attitude about a topic and the way he/she expresses it in a text.
Mood
Tone
Direct Characterization
Style
26
A character's traits are revealed through actions, events, dialogue or what others say.
Direct Characterization
Style
Indirect Characterization
First Person Point of View
27
The events in the story that intensify the problem and build to the climax
Falling Action
Rising Action
Inciting Event
Exposition
28
When a person says one thing but means the opposite.
Situational Irony
Tone
Verbal Irony
Mood
29
When a text brings the problem or conflict to full closure with all questions answered.
Resolution
Climax
Theme
Falling action
30
"I've told you a million times to study for your quiz!" is an example of...
Tone
Verbal Irony
Hyperbole
Mood
31
A conversation between characters that moves the plot and builds interest and suspense.
Figurative language
Description
Tone
Dialogue
32
Third hour is my worst behaved class, but also my favorite
is an example of...
Hyperbole
Idiom
Metaphor
Paradox
33
A presidential debate is an example of which type of conflict?
Man vs. Moderator
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
34
A direct comparison of two unlike things with similar characteristics.
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Description
35
"I really love it when students don't do their homework," is an example of...
Situational Irony
Satire
Verbal Irony
Paradox
36
When the reader knows something that the character(s) do not.
Dramatic Irony
Direct Irony
Situational Irony
Sarcastic Irony
37
"He showed a
cold fire
in his eyes," and "We cherish things with
little value
," are examples of
Hyperboles
Metaphors
Paradoxes
Oxymorons
38
Pounding the pavement
and
hitting the nail on the head
are examples of...
Idioms
Paradoxes
Symbols
Oxymorons
39
The atmosphere or feeling a reader experiences through word choice and description.
Tone
Mood
Imagery
Setting
40
Like Father, Like Son
is an example of which literary term?
Parallelism
Metaphor
Allusion
Idiom
41
Using detail and description to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
Metaphor
Imagery
Theme
Diction
42
When a decision needs to be made about whether to complete your homework or play video games...
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Self
43
When a character thinks back upon the past.
Conflict
Falling Action
Resolution
Flashback
44
When an animal, object or force of nature is given human characteristics.
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
45
Writing or art using exaggerated humor to ridicule people, places or events to make a point.
Idiom
Oxymoron
Satire
Symbolism
46
Language used for descriptive effect that includes metaphor, simile and personification.
Theme
Style
Description
Figurative Language
47
Introduction of the setting, characters and conflict in a narrative.
Inciting Event
Allusion
Setting
Exposition
48
Text clues given by the author that hints at events that may come later in a story.
Irony
Hyperbole
Imagery
Foreshadowing
49
When the components in a sentence are similar in grammar, sound, meter and meaning.
Paradox
Parallelism
Style
Diction
50
When the author tells the reader a character's traits.
Narrator
Theme
Direct Characterization
Flat Character
51
The distinctive way in which an author uses language for a powerful effect.
Tone
Diction
Style
Mood
52
Narrator outside the story; reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character using "he/she."
Third Person Omniscient Point of View
First Person Point of View
Third Person Limited Point of View
View
53
A struggle within the mind and heart of a character.
External Conflict
Allusion
Paradox
Internal Conflict
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The author makes reference in his/her text to another popular text, song, person or event.
Direct Characterization
Personification
Omnicient Point of View
Allusion
