Literary terms and devices

This type of character remains the same throughout a story.

Formal division of lines in a poem.

Black represents evil or death.

Two words placed together that contradict each other for emphasized effect.

Sequence of events in a literary work.

A reference to a person or event from history, literature, or the bible.

Which is not a form of irony?

A brief story about an interesting, amazing or strange event.

Which type of poetry lacks rhyme, but has specific rhythm called iambic pentameter?

parody

The sunflowers nodded their yellow heads.

Which word is an example of onomatopoeia?

The opposer of the main character.

dynamic character

This type of essay tells a story.

An overused word or phrase that has lost its original meaning or effect.

Type of figurative language in which a nonhuman subject is given human characteristics.

The ordinary form of written language.

Things are not always what they seem.

Writing that attempts to convince the reader of a view or opinion.

A literary element that involves the struggle of opposing forces.

The author's attitude toward his/her subject.

imagery

What is not introduced in the exposition of a story's plot?

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