Literature EOCT 50 TERMS

comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.

Using words whose sounds suggest their meaning.

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

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

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

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

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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

character who opposes the main character

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

struggle between opposing forces.

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

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

conflict in which a struggle occurs within a character

Long, complicated narrative poems.

character develops and grows during the course of the story

character shows many different traits, faults as virtues

main character or most important character in the story

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

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

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

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

Conveys an exact mood or feeling to the reader.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Writing that is true and factual.

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

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

The sequence of events in a story.

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

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

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

character shows only one trait

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

turning point of the plot

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

A story that symbolically stands for something else.

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

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

character who undergoes little or no inner change

the time and place of the events of the story

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

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

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