Literary Terms
What point of view uses the pronouns "you," "your," and "yours" to address the reader directly, making them the protagonist of the story.
2nd Person Point-of-View
The writer directly states the character's traits or characteristics.
Give an example of a concrete description.
The atmosphere or feeling an author creates within the piece of writing.
Mood
The repetition of similar initial consonant sounds in order to create a musical or rhythmic effect.
Alliteration.
Give an example of a direct characterization
(Answers will vary) Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury: Montag is described directly, noting his "black hair, black brows… fiery face, and… blue-steel shaved but unshaved look".
Use of extreme exaggeration.
Hyperbole
Give an example of a book's mood.
(Answers will vary). Ex. Whimsical - Alice in Wonderland. A Christmas Carol: cold, gloomy, and miserly atmosphere to a joyous, heartwarming, and celebratory. The Hiding Place: inspirational, somber, and resilient.
Give an example of an alliteration.
(Answers will vary) Robert Frost: "Cracks and crazes their enamel" (using 'cr' sounds to mimic ice breaking). "A Christmas Carol" - Musical Prose: “No warmth could warm, nor wintry weather chill him.”.
A vague or indefinite statement that is made to cover many cases.
Generalization
Give an example of hyperbole.
(Answers will vary) Ex. She asked her mother for the millionth time!!
A radical change in the suspected direction or outcome of the plot, usually adding a surprising revalation.
Plot Twist
Giving human characteristics and/or emotions to non-human creatures or items.
Anthropomorphism.
Give an example of a generalization.
(Answers will vary) Ex. Everyone loves chocolate cake, or pretty girls are stuck-up.
Implied rather than directly or expressly stated.
Implicit.
Words with similar meanings.
Synonym
Give an example of anthropomorphism.
(Answers will vary) Examples are Winnie the Pooh, Thomas the Tank Engine, Mrs. Potts from Beauty and the Beast, etc.
Something that is real, not abstract. Able to be experienced with the five senses.
Concrete
Give an example of implicit details.
(Answers will vary) Ex. "Maria came to school with red eyes and a tissue in her hand." (Implies Maria has been crying or is sick, without stating it).
Give an example of a synonym.
(Answers will vary). Ex. Scream and Shriek.