LD #1
A story, poem, or picture that reveals a hidden meaning, usually moral or political.
What is an allegory?
Background information about characters and setting is presented at the beginning of a story.
What is exposition?
Using the same word or phrase multiple times for emphasis.
What is repetition?
Comparing two things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
A character who does not change throughout the story.
What is static?
A brief, purposeful reference to a person, place, event, or another work of literature.
What is an allusion?
Hints the author gives about events that will happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
Repetition of consonant sounds within words or at the end of words.
What is consonance?
Giving human traits to non-human objects.
What is personification?
A character who undergoes a significant internal change by the end (beliefs, attitude, behavior, etc.).
What is dynamic?
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or stressed syllables.
What is alliteration?
Repetition of vowel sounds that are close enough together to be noticeable.
What is assonance?
Extreme exaggeration is used for effect.
What is a hyperbole?
When the author directly tells the reader what a character is like (e.g., “Scrooge was a greedy, cold man”).
What is direct characterization?
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to help the reader picture what’s happening.
What is imagery?
A figurative expression that doesn't mean exactly what the words say.
What is an idiom?
Comparing two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”
What is a metaphor?
Using objects, people, places, or ideas to represent something beyond their literal meaning.
What is symbolism?
A simple character with only one or two traits; they don’t feel complex or deep.
What is a flat character?
When the opposite of what you expect happens, or when there’s a surprising contrast between appearance and reality.
What is situational irony?
A character whose traits contrast with the protagonist to highlight the qualities of the main character.
What is a foil character?
Using phrases with similar grammatical structure to create rhythm and clarity.
What is parallelism?
The author shows a character’s personality through their actions, words, thoughts, appearance, or how others react to them.
What is indirect characterization?
A complex, fully developed character with multiple traits, strengths, flaws, and believable emotions.
What is a round character?
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What are allusions?