Figures of Speech
Genre
Parts of the Story
Mystery
Random
100
Figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect.
Hyperbole
100
A true account of a person’s life told by someone else
Biography
100
The method of narrating a short story, novel, narrative poem, or work of nonfiction.
Point of View
100
People, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of a story, novel, drama.
Character
100
The part of the story or drama which establishes setting, introduces characters, gives background information, and sets the tone.
Exposition
200
Figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically unlike
Metaphor
200
Type of fiction that is highly imaginative and portrays events, settings, or characters that are unrealistic
Fantasy
200
The feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates
Mood
200
The contrast between what is expected or appears to be and what actually is.
Irony
200
The writer's use of hints or clues to indicate events and situation which will occur later.
Foreshadow
300
Figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things which are basically unlike using the words “like” or “as”.
Simile
300
Contemporary fiction that is set in the past
Historical fiction
300
The main idea in a work of literature.
Theme
300
A character who undergoes some kind of change during the story.
Dynamic Character
300
The most important characters in the story.
Main Character
400
The use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning
Onomatopoeia
400
Works of prose that have imaginary elements.
Fiction
400
The conflict is resolved and all loose ends are tied up.
Resolution
400
A conversation, an episode, or an event that happened before the beginning of the story.
Flashback
400
The events after the climax which begin to resolve the conflict.
Falling Action
500
Descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory impressions for the reader and appeal to the 5 senses.
Imagery
500
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Autobiography
500
The character who interact with the main characters and help move the story along
Minor Character
500
The struggle between opposing forces.
Conflict
500
The attitude a writer takes toward his/her subject.
Tone
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