Literary Terms 1
When two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound For example: Anne’s awesome apple; Fred’s frozen french fries.
alliteration (uh-LIH-tuh-RAY-shuhn):
A struggle between opposing forces.
conflict (KAHN-flikt):
The conversation between characters in a work of literature.
dialogue (dahy-uh-lawg):
to be suitable or appropriate for someone or something.
befit (bih-FIT) verb;
This is intense physical or mental pain.
Agony (AG-uh-nee)
The means through which an author reveals a character’s personality
characterization (kar-ik-ter-uh-zay-shun):
The point in a play, novel, short story, or narrative poem at which the conflict reaches its greatest intensity and is then resolved.
climax (KLAHY-maks):
uses words in some way other than for their literal meanings to make a comparison, add emphasis, or say something in a fresh and creative way.
Figurative language
To argue about the details of something—particularly the price of something—before reaching an agreement.
haggle (HAG-uhl) verb;
Something that is sparse is present only in small amounts or is very spread out over an area.
sparse (SPAHRS) adjective;
Clues or hints about something that is going to happen later in the story. Authors use this to build suspense and to prepare the reader for what happens later.
foreshadowing (for-SHAD-oh-ing):
A character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of a story. This may be a change in understanding, values, insight, etc.
dynamic character (dahy-NAM-ik kar-ik-ter):
A scene in a story that occurred before the present time in the story. It provide background information about events happening during the current narration.
flashback (FLASH-bak):
This is used to describe something made of fabric that it is old, shabby, and worn thin from use.
Threadbare (THRED-bair) adjective;
This is a liquid mixture that makes you feel better or restores you to health.
tonic (TON-ik) noun
The opponent or enemy of the main character, or protagonist. See also: protagonist.
antagonist (an-TAG-uh-nist):
Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect; an extravagant statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example: “I almost died of boredom.”
hyperbole (hahy-PUR-buh-lee):
An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words. For example, “it’s raining cats and dogs”
idiom (ID-ee-um):
This glows with intense heat.
incandescent (in-kehn-DES-uhnt) adjective
This carries information or messages between your brain and body
neurochemical (noor-oh-KEM-i-kuhl) noun;
The author’s attitude toward the subject matter or toward the reader or audience.
tone (tohn):
An object, setting, event, animal, or person that on one level is itself, but that has another meaning as well.
symbol (SIM-buhl):
Language that portrays sensory experiences, or experiences of the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
imagery (IH-muhj-ree):
An event done roughly and without any formality or courtesy
unceremoniously (uhn-ser-uh-MOH-nee-uhs-lee)
This means “floating on the surface of water.” Y
afloat (uh-FLOHT) adjective