English 9 Short Story Literary Terms

The main idea or message in the work of literature.

The time and place of the action of the story.

"Let us go forth and lead the land we love" contains an example of what type of figurative language?

"I have so much homework I need a pickup truck to carry it home," What type of fig language?

Excitement/tension readers feel as they become involved in a story & eager to know the outcome.

"BLAM!", "POW!", "BANG!", are examples of what type of figurative language?

What is the use of words and phrases in an unusual way? e.g. Simile, Irony, Personification

Turning point; moment when interest & intensity reach their peak; highest point of action.

What is a literary technique in which 2 contradictory words come together for a special effect?

The feeling, or atmosphere, that the writer creates for the reader.

The teller of the story.

Narrative writing about imaginary people, places & events.

"The tropical storm slept for two days," is an example of what type of figurative language?

Refers to the techniques the writer uses to develop characters.

The four types of conflicts include: Person vs. 

"Her face is like a sunbeam," is an example of what type of figurative language?

The struggle between opposing forces.

A writer's use of hint's or clues to indicate events that will occur later.

The five elements of a short story.

Which of the following contains an example of allusion?