Keystone Lit Terms 10

The use in literature of an over exaggeration to add emphasis or create a dramatic effect.

A main character who has multiple traits and learns a lesson by the end of the story:

The literary term for the repetition of the initial consonant sound in a series of words.

A scene that interrupts the normal sequence of events to show something from an earlier time.

The lead character or a major character in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

The father stated his daughter "could not go on a date until she was married" is an example of:

A brief personal story, told to illustrate a point or serve as an example of something.

A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through a concrete or material form.

Point Of View in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters.

"The lightning danced erratically across the dry prairie" is an example of?

"At the store, I bought a pound of JUMBO SHRIMP for the party" is an example of the use of:

A brief reference within a literary work to a person, place, thing or idea outside of that work

An outcome of events that is contradictory to what was expected or what we know to be true.

A way of speaking that is characteristic of certain social groups or geographical areas.

The conclusion or wrap up of the conflict in a story.

The words ‘bang’, ‘woosh’, and ‘bark’ are examples of?

A comparison of two unlike things WITHOUT the use of "like", "as", or "than".

A literary work that makes fun of another literary work by imitation.

I thought to myself, "to be late, or not to be late; that is the question" is an example of?

The substitution of a vague or pleasant expression for one thought to be offensive or harsh.