Literary Terms
This is the character that opposes the hero or protagonist.
Who is the antagonist?
This is the central character/leading figure; sometimes called the “hero.”
What is the protagonist?
This is struggle between two (or more) opposing forces.
What is conflict?
This literary device is a comparison using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
This is the main idea represented in a story.
What is theme?
This is the events that make up a story, relate to one another.
What is the plot?
This is the angle of the work which shows us the opinions or feelings of individuals involved in a situation.
What is point of view?
This refers to a series of related incidents that create suspense, interest, and tension
What is rising action?
This is a comparison between two things NOT using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
This refers to the attitude of a writer towards a subject or audience; generally shown through word choice or viewpoint.
What is tone?
This is introduces background events, settings, characters, etc.
What is the exposition?
This literary device uses descriptions that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to create a vivid image for the reader.
What is imagery?
This refers to an element evoking certain feelings, vibes, emotions, in audience through words and description (a.k.a. atmosphere).
What is mood?
This literary device happens when there is a repetition of consonant sounds. For example, "The bells of Saint Columbkile's clang."
What is alliteration?
This literary device gives meaning to an object that is different from its literal meaning. For example, a dove in a story may represent peace.
What is symbolism?
This is another term for "the exposition."
What is the introduction?
This is an object/idea that repeats itself throughout a piece; image/sound/action that have symbolic significance
What is a motif?
This refers to the most exciting, intense, or important part of a story.
What is a climax?
This literary device occurs when the word imitates the sound it makes. For example, "buzz!"
What is onomatopoeia?
This refers to the environment or surroundings in which an event/story takes place.
What is the setting?
This is one definition of genre.
What is a type of work characterized by a specific form and content?
This is an unspoken contract between a reader and a writer that negotiates the boundaries of meaning.
What is genre?
This happens when the writer gives an audience a hint of what is to come later.
What is foreshadowing?
List three of the four effective techniques we described in class to grab a reader's/ viewer's attention at the start of a story.
1. Dialogue
2. Sound effects
3. An interesting fact.
4. A question.
True or False: The following statement is in the third person point of view.
With sudden speed Sarah kicked her assailant, knocking him out.
True