the contrast between what is expected or appears to be and what actually is
What is irony
100
contemporary fiction that is set in the past
What is historical fiction
100
the use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning
What is onomatopoeia
200
the method of narrating a short story, novel, narrative poem, or work of nonfiction
What is point of view
200
a person, place, or object which stands for something other than itself
What is symbol
200
What happens on Thursday?
Church
200
type of fiction dealing with the solution of a problem or crime
What is mystery
200
figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect
What is hyperbole
300
the time and place of the action of the story
What is setting
300
the main idea in a work of literature
What is theme
300
the writer’s use of hints or clues to indicate events and situation which will occur later
What is foreshadow
300
type of fiction that creates a truthful imitation of ordinary life
What is realistic fiction
300
figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically unlike
What is metaphor
400
the conflict is resolved and all loose ends are tied up
What is resolution
400
the attitude a writer takes toward his/her subject
What is tone
400
Words in a row with the same beginning sound.
Alliteration
400
writing in which the writer explores unexpected possibilities of the past or future using known scientific data and theories as well as the imagination
What is science fiction
400
figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to an object, animal, or idea
What is personification
500
the events in the story that move the plot along by adding complications
What is rising action
500
descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory impressions for the reader and appeal to the 5 senses
What is imagery
500
the turning pointing the story
What is climax
500
type of literature in which words are chosen and arranged to create a certain effect
What is poetry
500
figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things which are basically unlike using the words “like” or “as”