Literary Terms
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
First Person Point of View
Words that mean the opposite of another are called
Antonyms
A direct comparison to something that DOES NOT USE like or as.
Metaphor
A life lesson that an author might want you to learn through their story
Theme
the main character in a story, who may be heroic
protagonist
When a narrator uses "he, she, they, their," the story is written in _____ person.
Third (3rd) Person Point of View
This definition of this noun is the ability to say or do the right thing without offending others
tact
Words that give human traits to inanimate objects
personification
uses words and phrases to create visual representations that appeal to our five senses
imagery
The leather jacket or the blue Mustang in The Outsiders is an example of this
symbolism
What is the most exciting part of the plot referred to as?
The Climax
At the meeting, the teachers realized they would need to consolidate their math teams so they would have enough people to participate in the competition on Saturday morning.
What does the word consolidate mean as it is used in the sentence?
A. Mingle B. Divide C. Combine
C. Combine
This type of figurative language uses exaggeration to make a point.
Hyperbole
The term used to make a guess based on evidence
inference
When answering multiple choice questions, what should you always revisit?
the passage
The series of events that make up a story.
The Plot
The words and phrases around a difficult word to help the reader determine meaning. Gives us hints and helps us to better understand.
context clues
A literary technique and rhetorical device where the intended meaning, or the actual outcome, contradicts the expectation.
Irony
This is when the author responds to the counterclaim
rebuttal
Name TWO types of Narrative (fictional) genres.
Traditional literature
Fantasy
Mystery
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
The name of paragraphs or sections of lines in poetry
Stanzas
This word means run-down, as from age, misuse, wear, etc, partly ruined; in disrepair
dilapidated
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The emotional atmosphere created for the reader
Mood
The author's or narrator's attitude toward the subject or audience
Tone
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Author of the story "The Telltale Heart"
Edgar Allen Poe