Simile
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
Metaphor
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Allegory
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
verbal
relating to or in the form of words
Irony
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning
Foreshadowing
A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.
dramatic
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Imagery
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
Theme
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
Exposition
A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.
rising action
A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax.
Climax
the turning point of the story
falling action
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution
Resolution
End of the story where loose ends are tied up