Literary Terms (Literary Devices) - BHS

Identify the prepositional phrase

A comparison between two things using like or as

The character who faces the conflict in the story

The introduction of setting, character, and basic situation in a story

Shows events from before the present time of the story, often to reveal a character's motives

This type of irony is a contradiction between what a character thinks and what the audience knows to be true.

Identify the prepositional phrase

Words are used to suggest the opposite of what is meant.

In a story, the highest or most intense point in the development

Atmosphere or feeling we get from the story

Force or character working against the main character in a story

A contrast between what appears to be real and what is actually real.

A character telling the story is taking part in the story; i.e. I, me, my

Choose the proper noun

Which literary term refers to the use of words to create a humorous or satirical effect?

Where and when a story takes place

Hints that the author gives of things that are to come in the story.

Writer's attitude toward his or her subject

An event occurs that directly contradicts the expectations of characters, reader, or audience

The main idea or lesson the author is trying to teach.

Comparison of two things without using like or as.

Giving inanimate objects human characteristics

A description that appeals to one's five senses

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

A character that undergoes a major change over the course of the story

Problem or struggle between opposing forces

When the character telling the story is an outside observer; i.e. they, he, she, it

When everything is wrapped up at the end of the story

A character that stays the same throughout a story