Literature EOCT 50 TERMS

The giving of clues about how the plot is going to develop.

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration. Usually to evoke humor, emotion, or to make a point.

the time and place of the events of the story

A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as."

narrator is not involved in the story and reveals the thoughts of one character

persuasive technique that appeals to credibility. (Ex. Uses celebrities endorsement)

An object or thing that represents or stands for something else.

A polite or vague word or phrase used to replace a direct or rude word.

The attitude of the author toward the reader, audience, or subject matter of a literary work.

main character or most important character in the story

A story that symbolically stands for something else.

The sequence of events in a story.

A scene or event that has happened before the beginning of a story.

An act of a character speaking thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers

character who undergoes little or no inner change

A story of a person's life written by that person.

A reference to a well-known place, literary or art work, famous person, or historical event.

an event occurs that contradicts the expectations of the reader or audience

character who opposes the main character

use of any words that evoke sensations of sight, sound, touch, smelling, or taste.

A series of events that builds from the inciting incident / conflict and leads to the climax.

Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables.

combines terms which usually contradict each other but may still be true.

The underlying message of a written work that reflects a certain outlook on life.

character shows many different traits, faults as virtues

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

struggle between opposing forces.

character develops and grows during the course of the story

persuasive technique that uses facts or logical thinking. (Ex. Statistics and charts)

Using words whose sounds suggest their meaning.

A story is told by a narrator is involved in the action

persuasion that appeals to emotions.This type of ad often uses humor/emotional manipulation.

turning point of the plot

Conveys an exact mood or feeling to the reader.

Long, complicated narrative poems.

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

A speech given by one character speaking directly to the audience.

When the audience knows something that one or more of the characters in the story do not.

An expression whose literal meaning is not signed by what the words suggest.

Writing that is true and factual.

refers to animals, ideas, or things having human characteristics.

conflict in which a struggle occurs within a character

the narrator is not involved in the story but knows the minds of all characters

A mild descriptive word used instead of a possibly offensive or sexist term.

The contrast or difference between what is SAID and what is MEANT.

conflict in which a struggle is pitted against an outside force.

A conversation between two characters in a written or acted-out work

comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.

Narrative writing that includes novellas, novels, and short stories.

character shows only one trait