EOC Literary Terms

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

character who opposes the main character

The sequence of events in a story.

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

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

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

Writing that is true and factual.

character shows many different traits, faults as virtues

Creative writing that includes dramas, poetry, novels, and short stories.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the time and place of the events of the story

Conveys an exact mood or feeling to the reader.

turning point of the plot

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

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

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

A story that symbolically stands for something else.

main character or most important character in the story

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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

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

character who undergoes little or no inner change

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

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

Language techniques used in speaking and writing to effectively persuade or argue a point

character shows only one trait

conflict in which a struggle occurs within a character

Using words whose sounds suggest their meaning.

character develops and grows during the course of the story

Long, complicated narrative poems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

struggle between opposing forces.

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

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

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

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

Comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.

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