Creative Writing - Lit Terms

alliteration, or repetition of VOWEL sounds (ex: cat sat on a mat)

rhyme that occurs in a single line of verse, or between internal phrases across multiple lines

the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem (like ABAB, CDCD)

a part of a poem, like a sentence. Can use end punctuation or come to an end before a break

attributing lifelike qualities to any inanimate object

a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole, like Cleveland won by 6 runs

a hard pause or stop at the end of a line, usually noted with punctuation.

the substitution of the name the thing meant, for example "suit" for business executive

a comparison of two objects that are not alike, without using "like" or "as"

when a poem has lines ending with words that sound the same.

"showing" information about a character through dialogue, imagery, behavior, etc.

alliteration, or repetition of CONSONANT sounds (ex: dark, dreary, dismal day)

word choice; develops mood and tone of a piece

Words mimic the sounds of others, but isn't a "straight" or "direct" rhyme (ex: whisper/wither)

writing from a perspective other than your own

the perspective from which a poem or story is told

an unoriginal or overused phrase or description

"telling" information about a character instead of going into detail about certain details

occurs when the unexpected happens in a story, like a doctor smoking outside of a hospital

saying one thing, but meaning another. (Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man)

a pause or break within a line of poetry, usually noted with punctuation.

attributing human qualities and emotions to an animal

a group of lines forming a poetic unit. Think of this as a paragraph in a poem.

occurs when the audience knows something about the story that the characters do not

comparison using words "like" or "as"