metaphor
where one object is being referred to as another object to make a comparison
simile
making a comparison with two unrelated things with the words "like" or "as
imagery
where an author uses deep description to help readers get a "mental image" of what they're reading
alliteration
sentences where a lot of the words have reoccurring sounds or letters at the beginning of most or all words
repetition
literary device that repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable
assonance
repetition of only vowel sounds in a sentence
rhetoric
a technique of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form.
allusion
a figure of speech that refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object in order to make a comparison in the readers' minds.
style
describes the way an author uses words or phrases in a writing
tone
attitude of a character in a story
mood
literary element that makes the reader feel a certain way from the words
setting
time and location of a story
plot
events that make up a story
exposition
writers way of giving background info about settings and character in story
rising action
series of events leading to the climax
climax
the biggest decision made by the main character, its a very intense scene
falling action
series of events that lead to the closing of the story
denouement/resolution
final outcome of the story, resolution of story
oxymoron
where two contradicting words are used in a phrase
pun
A pun is a play on words that produces a humorous effect by using a word that suggests two or more meanings, or by exploiting similar sounding words that have different meanings.
paradox
a statement that contradicts itself but still seems true
irony
when you assume something will happen because it makes sense but actually the opposite happens
dramatic irony
when an audience knows something about a character that the rest of the characters do not know
situational irony
where an action or event has the opposite result than what was intended
verbal irony
when someone says or writes something that means the opposite
onomatopoeia
the sound of an object
drama
literture with lines of dialogue with acting involved
satire
artistic form, chiefly literary and dramatic, in which human or individual vices, follies, abuses, or shortcomings are held up to censure by means of ridicule.
comedy
a play involving ordinary people living ordinary lives and ending happily
tragedy
a play involving heros and ultimately ending terribly
tragic hero
literary character which makes the wrong decision which ultimately leads to their downfall
epic
long narrative poem, which is usually related to heroic deeds of a person of an unusual courage and unparalleled bravery.
character conflict
any conflict between a character and opposing forces
character vs self
where a character has conflict with their mind and is indecisive
character vs character
where a character has conflict with an opposing character.
character vs society
where a character has conflict has a problem with how the society is being run and doesnt agree with it
character vs nature
when a character has a conflict with the nature, like weather or animals
antagonist
the opposing character who tries to stop the protagonist
protagonist
the main character who is trying to reach a goal but is pursued by the antagonist
narrator
someone who tells the story but isnt actually there or associates with other character
narrative
work that provides connected events
theme
central topic of story
personification
to give human characteristics to something that isnt a human
symbolism
when someone ore something in a story means more than their literal meaning
meter
basic rhythmic structure of a verse or lines in verse
iambic pentameter
metrical foot that consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one
static character
character who does not change any morals or emotions in a story
dynamic character
a character who changes a lot throughout a story
foreshadow
when a scene hints at a scene that will happen in the future
flashback
something that happened in the past that a character may bring up
monologue
extended speech by one person
soliloquy
device often used in drama when a character speaks to himself or herself, relating thoughts and feelings
couplet
2 lines in a poem that rhyme
haiku
a 3 line poem where the first and third line have 5 syllables and the second has 7 syllables
pathos
method of convincing people with an argument drawn out through an emotional response.
hero's journey
basic template for all great stories
fiction
stories that arent actually real
non fiction
stories that are real or educational
indirect characterization
where a characters personality is revealed through their own speech
direct characterization
where an author tells the reader about a characters personality
first person
where the story is narrated by one character at a time
second person
where the narrator tells the story to another character using the word 'you.'
third person
one character is closely followed throughout the story, and it is typically a main character.