Literary Terms
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words
Alliteration
The message or lesson in a literary text
Theme
This type of essay presents the writer's opinion on a particular topic supported by evidence.
Argumentative
This term refers to a character who opposes the protagonist in a story
Antagonist
This appeal to logic and reason is used to convince the audience through facts and evidence.
Logos
This term refers to the attitude of the author toward the subject matter or audience
Tone
This literary technique involves hinting at future events in a story
Foreshadowing
This is a writing technique where you use sensory details to create a vivid mental picture for the reader
Imagery
This refers to the sequence of events in a story and the way they are structured to create meaning
Plot
This rhetorical appeal focuses on the credibility and character of the speaker
Ethos
This literary device describes a situation where the opposite of what is expected occurs
Situational Irony
The context or background of a story that helps explain the setting, characters, or motivations
In persuasive writing, this method is used to appeal to the audience's emotion
Pathos
The turning point in a story, often the most intense or dramatic moment,
Climax
This rhetorical device involves repeating a word or phrase for emphasis and effect
Repetition
A long speech by one character in a play or story is known as this
Monologue
This term refers to the perspective from which a story is told
Point of View
This type of writing gives detailed explanations and describes how something works or is done
Expository
A statement in a text that provides a clear idea of what the writer believes to be true, often explored through the narrative
Thesis
This type of argument is based on using personal experiences and values to persuade an audience
Anecdote
This is a figure of speech where contradictory terms are combined for effect
Oxymoron
A word or phrase that carries a deeper or more abstract meaning beyond its literal definition
Symbol
This part of an essay outlines the writer’s argument and provides supporting evidence in an organized manner
Body Paragraph
This type of narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story
Omniscient
A rhetorical strategy that includes exaggerating certain points to create an emotional reaction or draw attention to a particular issue
Hyperbole