Literature EOCT TERMS

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

character who opposes the main character

character shows only one trait

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

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

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

struggle between opposing forces.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the time and place of the events of the story

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

Conveys an exact mood or feeling to the reader.

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

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

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

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

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

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

character develops and grows during the course of the story

character who undergoes little or no inner change

conflict in which a struggle occurs within a character

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

Long,narrative poems usually about the adventure of a hero or a quest.

Using words whose sounds suggest their meaning.

character shows many different traits, faults as virtues

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

Writing that is true and factual.

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

turning point of the plot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

main character or most important character in the story

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

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

The sequence of events in a story.