Literature EOCT TERMS

Using words whose sounds suggest their meaning.

conflict in which a struggle occurs within a character

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

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

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

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

Writing that is true and factual.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

turning point of the plot

struggle between opposing forces.

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

The sequence of events in a story.

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

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

the time and place of the events of the story

character develops and grows during the course of the story

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

character who undergoes little or no inner change

character shows many different traits, faults as virtues

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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

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

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

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

Conveys an exact mood or feeling to the reader.

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

character shows only one trait

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

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

main character or most important character in the story

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

Long,narrative poems usually about the adventure of a hero or a quest.

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

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

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

character who opposes the main character

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

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

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