Duplicate of Literary Terms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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