Definitions
This term is also called the "storyline"
plot
the decisive moment or major turning point in a plot
climax
compares two different things, using the words “like” or “as”
simile
the author's word choice
diction
Gatsby is the ________ of The Great Gatsby
protagonist
a recurring image, idea, word(s), action, object, or situation
motif
the portion of a work that provides the background information needed to understand the characters and the action
exposition
a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
metaphor
Literal or figurative images used by the author
imagery
The Green Light in the Great Gatsby is an example of ______.
motif
the leading character, hero, or heroine
protagonist
the final resolution of the plot or conflict
denouement
giving human characteristics to nonhuman or abstract things
personification
the reflection in a work of the author’s attitude toward his or her subject, characters, etc.
tone
Nick Carraway is the _______ in the Great Gatsby.
Narrator
the position of the narrator in relation to the story
point of view
the form or the shape of a plot
dramatic structure
a great exaggeration, often unrealistic, to add emphasis to a sentiment
hyperbole
a character’s sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something.
epiphany
The story of "A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings" may be an ______ for the story of Jesus
allegory
the location and time in which the action takes place
setting
the events that follow as a consequence of the climax
falling action
a reference to a preexisting person, work, event, or well-known piece of pop culture
allusion
is a figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant.
verbal irony
The angel not appearing as expected is an example of _______.
irony