Literary Terms - YSK

The substitution of a vague or pleasant expression for one thought to be offensive or harsh.

A literary work that makes fun of another literary work by imitation.

The conclusion or wrap up of the conflict in a story.

A way of speaking that is characteristic of certain social groups or geographical areas.

A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through a concrete or material form.

I thought to myself, "To be late, or not to be late; that is the question" is an example of?

"At the store, I bought a pound of JUMBO SHRIMP for the party" is an example of the use of:

A major subdivision of a language (e.g., wuz, sez, fella)

The term "coke" is a common ______________ for all carbonated drinks.

"The lightning danced erratically across the dry prairie" is an example of?

The repetition of initial sounds as in "scorching summer sensations."

The lead character or a major character in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

The father stated his daughter "could not go on a date until she was married" is an example of:

Method the author uses to acquaint readers with the characters.

A play on words.  "I lost interest in becoming a banker."

The repetition of vowel sounds.  "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plane."

The writer's attitude toward the material and/or readers.

A brief personal story, told to illustrate a point or serve as an example of something.

The shaping of a specific emotional perspective towards the subject of the literary work.

A brief reference within a literary work to a person, place, thing or idea outside of that work

A recognized character type who is not fully developed but serves a purpose for the story.

Point of view in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters.

A scene that interrupts the normal sequence of events to show something from an earlier time.

Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, often having a rhyme

An outcome of events that is contradictory to what was expected or what we know to be true.

Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.

Someone who serves as a contrast or challenge to another character.

A narrative passed on in the oral tradition. 

A main character who has multiple traits and learns a lesson by the end of the story:

The use in literature of an over exaggeration to add emphasis or create a dramatic effect.