Literary Devices
What is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words called?
Alliteration
The person who tells the story is called the…?
Narrator
A word that means the opposite of another word is called…?
Antonym
A brief description of a character, place, or thing that helps the reader visualize it is called…?
Description
What do we call the main character in a story?
Protagonist
Giving human qualities to non-human objects is called what?
Personification
The sequence of events in a story is called…?
Plot
What is a synonym for happy?
Joyful, cheerful, glad
What is a short story that teaches a lesson called?
Fable
What do we call a character who opposes the main character?
Antagonist
What is a comparison using “like” or “as”?
Simile
The high point of tension or conflict in a story is called…?
Climax
The prefix re- means “again.” What does revisit mean?
To visit again
The use of vivid language to appeal to the senses is called…?
Imagery
What is a dynamic character?
A character who changes or grows during the story
What is an extended comparison throughout a piece of writing called?
Extended metaphor
The time and place of a story is known as the…?
Setting
The root scrib/script means “to write.” What does inscription mean?
Words that are written, engraved, or printed on something
What is a hook in an essay or story?
A sentence or idea at the beginning meant to grab the reader’s attention
What is a static character?
A character who stays the same throughout the story
What is the difference between dramatic irony and situational irony?
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something the characters don’t; situational irony is when the opposite of what is expected occurs.
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal conflict happens within a character (thoughts, emotions), while external conflict occurs between a character and outside forces (people, nature, society).
The word benevolent comes from Latin roots meaning “good wishing.” What does it mean?
Kind; wishing good for others
What is foreshadowing in a story, and why do writers use it?
Foreshadowing is when a writer gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story. Writers use it to build suspense and prepare the reader for future events.
What is the difference between round and flat characters?
A round character is complex and has many traits; a flat character is simple and defined by one or two traits.