Duplicate of EOC Literary Terms

character who opposes the main character

character who undergoes little or no inner change

struggle between opposing forces.

comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.

The giving of clues about how the plot is going to develop.

A polite or vague word or phrase used to replace a direct or rude word.

refers to animals, ideas, or things having human characteristics.

combines terms which usually contradict each other but may still be true.

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

the narrator is not involved in the story but knows the minds of all characters

The contrast or difference between what is SAID and what is MEANT.

an event occurs that contradicts the expectations of the reader or audience

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

Writing that is true and factual.

Long, complicated narrative poems.

A mild descriptive word used instead of a possibly offensive or sexist term.

persuasive technique that appeals to credibility. (Ex. Uses celebrities endorsement)

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

A story is told by a narrator is involved in the action

A conversation between two characters in a written or acted-out work

An act of a character speaking thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers

A speech given by one character speaking directly to the audience.

use of any words that evoke sensations of sight, sound, touch, smelling, or taste.

The attitude of the author toward the reader, audience, or subject matter of a literary work.

conflict in which a struggle is pitted against an outside force.

persuasive technique that uses facts or logical thinking. (Ex. Statistics and charts)

A story that symbolically stands for something else.

Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables.

character shows only one trait

main character or most important character in the story

A figure of speech that uses exaggeration. Usually to evoke humor, emotion, or to make a point.

Narrative writing that includes novellas, novels, and short stories.

An object or thing that represents or stands for something else.

the time and place of the events of the story

The underlying message of a written work that reflects a certain outlook on life.

narrator is not involved in the story and reveals the thoughts of one character

Conveys an exact mood or feeling to the reader.

turning point of the plot

A series of events that builds from the inciting incident / conflict and leads to the climax.

conflict in which a struggle occurs within a character

An expression whose literal meaning is not signed by what the words suggest.

The sequence of events in a story.

A story of a person's life written by that person.

persuasion that appeals to emotions.This type of ad often uses humor/emotional manipulation.

Using words whose sounds suggest their meaning.

When the audience knows something that one or more of the characters in the story do not.

A reference to a well-known place, literary or art work, famous person, or historical event.

character develops and grows during the course of the story

A scene or event that has happened before the beginning of a story.

character shows many different traits, faults as virtues