Literary terms and devices: ELA Review

The sunflowers nodded their yellow heads.

This type of essay tells a story.

Black represents evil or death.

Formal division of lines in a poem.

A literary element that involves the struggle of opposing forces.

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

An overused word or phrase that has lost its original meaning or effect.

Two words placed together that contradict each other for emphasized effect.

parody

What is not introduced in the exposition of a story's plot?

Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

dynamic character

A reference to a person or event from history, literature, or the bible.

The opposer of the main character.

This type of character remains the same throughout a story.

Writing that attempts to convince the reader of a view or opinion.

Which type of poetry lacks rhyme, but has specific rhythm called iambic pentameter?

The ordinary form of written language.

Sequence of events in a literary work.

The author's attitude toward his/her subject.

imagery

Which is not a form of irony?

Type of figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics.

Things are not always what they seem.

A brief story about an interesting, amazing or strange event.