Literary Terms KMS (Left side) B

a struggle between two opposing forces.

when an author or poet refers to a famous person, place, event, or other work of literature.

a broad statement made about a whole group

the techniques an author uses to create and develop a character

expression that has a meaning that's different from the sum of the meanings of its single words

the beginning of a plot in a story or play

a brief story that teaches a lesson about human nature

show how two or more things are alike/show how two or more things are different.

how a story, novel, play, or poem is structured or organized.

may be to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

a character whose actions win great admiration, often for courage or nobility

a conversation between two or more characters.

the story of a person’s life written by another person.

goes beyond dictionary meanings of words to create fresh and original descriptions.

a logical conclusion or guess based on evidence or information provided by the author

a short nonfiction work that deals with one subject.

a simple story that has been handed down by word of mouth from one generation to another.