GHS MDC Biblical Literature-Composition Literary Terms Review

High point, or point of greatest emotional intensity, interest, or suspense in a literary work

Literature in which all or most of the characters stand for ideas, etc. beyond themselves is

A term that refers to figurative language that gives nonhuman objects human characteristics is

Literature that refers to the story of the life and teachings of Jesus

Language that appeals to many of the five senses: Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell

A term that refers to a person, animal, or thing portrayed in a literary work is

"The kingdom of heaven...is like a mustard seed" is an example of

A simple story that often includes allegory and points to a moral or religious lesson is a(n)

A term that refers to a category or type of literature is

Figure of speech that uses the words like, as, than, or resembles to compare two unlike things

Term referring to a letter, especially a formal or religious one

An individual that changes during the story as a result of the story's events

Figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using like or as

The main idea or message of a story, a poem, a novel, or a play is

An author's mood towards his/her subject matter refers to

The repetition of consonant sounds, generally at the beginnings of words, refers to

Buzz, Vroom, Pow, and Bam are examples of

The first three gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are all similar, or

Object that exists on a literal level but also represents something on a figurative level

Term referring to a sacred song, hymn, or poem

Author’s introduction of characters, setting, and conflict at the beginning of a story or novel

"...the birds perched on its branches" includes

Term referring to a brief statement that expresses a wise, clever point about human experience

Includes the time, place, and mood in which the events of a literary work occur

Figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor

The standpoint from which a story is told is its

Central character around whom the main conflict revolves and who usually tries to reach a goal

"You are the light of the world" is a(n)

Term referring to reference in literature to something outside the work(historical event, e.g.)

Person that opposes the central character in a literary work