Definition 1
Central topic of a story
Theme
The turning point in a storyline
Climax
He got ocean blue eyes
Direct description
Chapter 1:
"Bang! The door fell of the hinges and the police came through."
In medias res
To compare two opposite things
Contrast
A person, place, or thing that represent an abstract concept or idea.
Symbol
Like a candle in the wind
Simile
His body had been drugged, dusted and dredged
Alliteration
Metaphor
The use of the personal pronouns I, me, we, and us.
First person narrator
I told a chemistry joke, but there was no reaction.
Pun
"I heard the monster's growl from somewhere in the woods."
First person narrator
An understatement
Meiosis
Used to give an object or idea qualities of a living being
Personification
This parrot is no more! He is ceased!
Euphemism
Then a dove flew over the graveyard, giving Ethan the solace of quietness.
Symbol
Occurs when the first consonant sound in a sequence of a word is repeated
Alliteration
Repetition of a word or phrase
Anaphora
[The Black Knight, after his arm has been cut off:]
"it's just a flesh wound"
Meiosis
My thoughts are Sporadic, I act like i'm an Addict
Assonance