ROW 1
The repetition of initial sounds
Alliteration
A reference to something literary, mythological, or historical that the author assumes the reader will recognize.
Allusion
The turning point; the point of highest interest in a literary work.
Climax
An expression that has been overused to the extent that its freshness has worn off.
Cliche
The implied or associative meaning of a word.
Connotation
A central idea of a work.
Theme
The literal meaning of a word.
Denotation
A variety of speech characterized by its own particular grammar or pronunciation, often associated with a particular geographical region.
Dialect
Conversation between two people.
Dialogue
Word choices made by a writer.
Diction
A literary work in which characters,objects, or actions represent abstractions.
Allegory
Informal words or expressions not usually acceptable in formal writing.
Colloquialism
The insertion of an earlier event into the normal chronological order of a narrative.
Flashback
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Epiphany
The use of vivid details that appeal to all of the senses.
Imagery
The presentation of material in such a way that the reader is prepared for what is to come later in the work.
Foreshadowing
A major category or type of fiction.
Genre
A conclusion one draws based on premises or evidence.
Inference
Placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast.
Juxtaposition
The quality in a work that prompts the reader to feel pity.
Pathos
The deliberate representation of something as lesser in magnitude that it actually is; a deliberate under-emphasis.
Understatement
A detail, image, or character type that occurs frequently in literature and myth and is thought to appeal in a universal way to the unconscious and to evoke a response.
Archetype