What is an Allegory?
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
A resemblance of sound in words or syllables.
Assonance
Man v.s Man Conflict
A physical fight between any character.
Exposition
The start of the story
Joker
Antagonist
What is Alliteration?
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
A poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.
Ballad
Euphemism
Using “passed away” instead of “died”
Rising Action
The start of a conflict
Batman
Protagonist
What is an Allusion?
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Description of a character
Characterization
Flashback
Mindy had a flashback to her childhood, when she saw the children playing
Climax
The plot/best part of the story
Scar
Antagonist
What is an Analogy?
Something that shows two things are alike.
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
Conflict
Foil
Harry Potter & Draco Malfoy
Falling Action
The "coming down" stage/less problematic
Harry Potter
Protagonist
A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
A type of conflict that places characters at odds with forces outside themselves.
External Conflict
Foreshadowing
There was Bruno in the back of a song when he was “missing” showing he still lived
Resolution
The problem being solved/fixed
Cruella
Antagonist