Final Exam- Terms and Concepts

The atmosphere in a literary work that evokes a certain emotion or feeling from the readers.

A comparison between two unlike things without using connective words.

A play on words with different meanings that sound similar or one word with a double meaning.

Glory and fame-particularly what was said and remembered about a hero after he died

A fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine.

Possessing an excellent ability/talent.

A character who is paired with another character to develp/highlight the other's traits.

Long, uninterrupted speeches in which characters are addressing other characters on the stage.

When a non-human thing or quality is given human qualities, form, or abilities.

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

An indirect, unexplained reference to people, events, etc. in history, the arts, or literature.

When the author interrupts a story to present events that occurred at a previous time.

The act of placing, close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

Occurs when what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate.

Occurs when the audience or reader knows something, but the character himself does not.

A term generally applied to all forms of writing that do not have a regular rhythmic pattern.