Duplicate of EOC Literary Terms

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

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

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

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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

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

Writing that is true and factual.

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

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

Conveys an exact mood or feeling to the reader.

character who undergoes little or no inner change

comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.

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

character who opposes the main character

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

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

character shows many different traits, faults as virtues

turning point of the plot

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

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

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

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

Using words whose sounds suggest their meaning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Long, complicated narrative poems.

the time and place of the events of the story

A story that symbolically stands for something else.

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

main character or most important character in the story

character develops and grows during the course of the story

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

The sequence of events in a story.

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

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

character shows only one trait

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

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

conflict in which a struggle occurs within a character

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

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

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

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

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

struggle between opposing forces.

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