Literary Terms 2

"I almost died when the teacher called on me." What is it?

Which figure of speech compares two things without the use of “like” or “as”?

The techniques that authors use to reveal personality traits of characters in a literary work are called ________

Which figure of speech compares unlike things using “like” or “as”?

A writer’s attitude toward his or her subject is called the _____________ .

Which term refers to the feelings associated with words?

"His stare burned through me like hot coals" is an example of a metaphor.

The ____ POV is when a character in the story tells the story, and the reader knows only what this character thinks.

"The stars lit the sky like tiny diamonds." What is it?

An external character conflict could be

Voice in writing is a quality that

My house is a zoo in the mornings. What is it?

An object that stands for or represents a bigger idea is called a/n ___________.

"The man was a skyscraper, towering over his friends" is an example of a....

What is the beginning of a literary work where the author introduces background for the story called?

"Her kindness was like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a chilly winter night" is an example of ...

The _____________ is the character or force in conflict with the main character in a literary work.

A ____________________ undergoes important internal changes, such as changes in attitude or values, throughout the story

"I've asked you ten million times to be quiet" is an example of a...

What is the end of a literary work where the main conflicts in the story are resolved called?

An internal character conflict could be

_____________ is the use of clues that suggest or predict what will occur later in the story.

Which literary technique uses words or phrases that appeal to the 5 senses?

What is an extreme exaggeration for dramatic effect called?

"I'm starving." What is it?

The _____________ is the most exciting part in a story.