Literary Terms Review #2

Rhymes created out of words with similar but not identical sounds

Any object, person, place, or action that stands for something larger than itself

A tale in which characters, actions, or setting represent abstract or moral qualities

A comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

Descriptive language used to create sensory experiences; vivid description

A reference in literature to previous literature, history, mythology, pop culture, etc.

Poetry that does not have regular rhythm or rhyme

The return of a word, phrase, stanza form, or effect in any form of literature

When a character struggles with his psychological tendencies

An extreme exaggeration for literary effect that is not meant to be interpreted literally

The repeated use of the same grammatical structure in a sentence or series of sentences

The repetition of vowel sounds in consecutive or nearby words

Unrhymed verse, especially the unrhymed iambic pentameter

The repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the ends of words

The point of greatest emotional intensity, interest, or suspense in a narrative

The personality of a character is revealed through his speech, actions, appearance, etc.

The direct opposite; a stark contrast using two divergent elements that come together

One who opposes another, especially one who opposes the protagonist of a story

A writer's choice of words, particularly for clarity, effectiveness, and precision

A word, phrase, line, or group of lines repeated regularly in a poem

The pattern of rhymes in a poem

The use of humor to ridicule and expose the shortcomings/failings of society, individuals, etc.