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Usage
100
Word, phrase, or use of words to create a picture in the reader's mind.

Image or Imagery

100

A technique in writing where a non-human subject is given human characteristics.

Personification

100

In this form of irony, the reader knows more than the character(s) know.

Dramatic irony

100

The central character or force in a work of literature. This is often the focus of the reader's attention, and is often (but not always) depicted as "the good guy".

Protagonist

100

The pitcher's fastballs were meteors hurtling towards the batter.

Metaphor

200

This figure of speech relies on "like" or "as" to make a comparison between two unlike subjects.

Simile

200

A comparison of two unlike subjects or thoughts that does not use the words "like" or "as".

Metaphor

200

In this form of irony, there is a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant.

Verbal irony

200

This literary term involves surprising, interesting or humorous contradictions. There are three forms of this term.

Irony

200

Our teacher reminded us fifteen million times about the upcoming test next week.

Hyperbole

300

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art or literature

Allusion

300

A concrete, real object that represents something abstract (like an idea).

Symbol

300

A form of irony in which the outcome of an event is contrary to what was expected or intended.

Irony of situation

300

The character or force in a work of literature that opposes the protagonist. This person or force is usually depicted as "the bad" guy, but this is not always the case.

Antagonist

300

The old trees flailed their arms in the powerful storm.

Personification

400

Central message, concern, or insight into life as expressed in a work of literature.  This is often expressed indirectly by the author.

Theme

400

The ordinary form of written language.  This term describes nearly all writing that is not poetry, songs, or plays.

Prose

400

The repetition of stressed, initial sounds of words.

Alliteration

400

This is a type of conflict where the character struggles with an outside force such as other people, society, or nature.

External conflict

400

The snow came down like a burst of white rice from the heavens.

Simile

500

The intentional use of exaggeration to emphasize a point.  Often used dramatically and/or comedically.

Hyperbole

500

The struggle between two or more opposing forces in a work of literature.

Conflict

500

Free word choice.

What is literally any word of any kind, ever. Just say a word.

500

In this type of conflict, a character struggles with something within their own mind.

Internal conflict

500

Several slithering snakes soundlessly slide sideways 

Alliteration

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