English 1020 Terminology Review

A character whose traits are opposite of another character to show how they contras.

The process by which the narrator reveals personality and behavioral traits of a character

The type of criticism that looks at recorded events and applies the relevance of those factors in interpreting the lit.

The high point of the story where the main character must face the problem.

The process of interpreting and commenting on literature and the result of that process

A scene that interrupts the current one and takes the reader back to something that happened earlier

A longer, theatrical performance conveying a longer story that is usually acted out.

The repetition of initial consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

The person telling the story.

The process of looking at a literary texts to determine its meaning.

The main character in a novel or narrative.

Repetition of word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row.

A brief story used to reiterate an idea or point

A reference to another literary work or character.

The author's attitude toward the subject matter he/she is writing about.

The perspective from which the story is told

The type of criticism that focuses on the structure and literary effects of the writing as a way of interpreting it.

A way of looking at a particular literary text.

Part of the narrative where explanations and or background information is given. Usually at the start of a story.

The character who directly opposes the main character.

Criticism that focuses on the author's thinking and motivations as to why they wrote the text.

A shortened, lined piece of literature that uses rhythm, meter, and other devices to convey an idea.

All the events of the story, the how and why of what happened.

The bigger idea or insight revealed in a literary work.

An item that stands for or represents something else or a bigger idea in a story.

The problem the character must face in the story