Definitions
Using the same sounds in a sentence.
Alliteration
Simile
We decided to name the Little League team "Alan's American All-Stars."
Alliteration
During the wind storm, the old house sighed and complained as its boards creaked.
personification
Jerome runs like a cheetah, nobody on the team can sprint as fast as he can.
Simile
When the story is told to us by a narrator who is not actually a character.
When the story is told to us by the perspective of a character who is in the story.
First person point of view
Mr. Wiegert assigned an essay over the weekend.
"Oh, perfect," Macie said. "Just what I wanted to do this weekend, write an essay! I can't wait!"
Irony (verbal)
Excerpt from a story:
"I'll never forget the night I saw the terrible shapeshifting monster in the woods. I was only 14 years old, and it was the middle of summer at Camp Hideaway..."
Point of view, first person.
Excerpt from a story:
"Carl would never forget the night he saw the terrible shapeshifting monster in the woods. He was only 14, and it was the middle of summer at Camp Hideaway..."
Point of view, third person
When the author gives us clues about what might happen later on in the story.
Foreshadowing
A saying or expression that has a meaning different from it's actual words. They usually change depending on culture or area.
Idioms
In a horror movie, we hear creepy music and intensifies as the teenagers explore the abandoned mental hospital. The camera shows us that something is following them! The audience starts to get really freaked out.
Suspense
The flag of the United Nations is just a piece of cloth, but it represents cooperation and counties coming together to solve mutual problems.
symbolism
Aaron really liked the new video game he bought.
"This game is sick!" <-- What is the lit term he's using?
A direct comparison of two people or objects that isn't literal, saying one thing is another.
Metaphor
Describing a non-living thing as if it had human or animal characteristics
Personification
Mr. Wiegert and Mr. Gracheck stood at the window, watching the rain pour down. The sidewalks were almost underwater.
"I think we should consider building an ark," Mr. Wiegert said.
"I'll start gathering two of every animal," Mr. Gracheck said.
Allusion (Biblical)
Katie was trying to eat healthier, so she tried some sugar free ice cream. However, she turned out to be allergic to the artificial sweetener and got really, really sick.
Irony (situational)
The author writes:
"Janie was as mean as a rattlesnake. Everybody at school knew to get out of her way when she was in a bad mood."
There are two lit terms!
Characterization (direct)
Simile
A reference or mention of another piece of literature or other well known story. For full points: name the four types! A
Allusion
-Literature
-Mythology
-Biblical
-Historical
When an object or character stands for something greater than what they are.
symbolism
Soliloquy
"Oh man, I just can't get this pickle jar to open!" cried Andrew. "I really wanted a pickle."
"Stand aside," said Olaf, his voice booming. He took the jar and twisted the lid. His enormous muscles bulged and the jar popped open.
"Wow, thanks!" Andrew said.
"All in a days' work," rumbled Olaf. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'm headed down to the weight room."
Characterization (indirect)
Betsy was the war machine of the Millard West Debate Team, she just absolutely destroyed her opponents.
2 lit terms!
-Metaphor