Literary terms
A literary device involves the repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row
What is anaphora?
The term for the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character
What is charcterization?
The term for a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using words like "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
The term for the series of related events in a story or play, sometimes called the storyline
What is the plot?
A literary genre that typically ends with a happy resolution of the conflicts faced by the main character or characters
What is a comedy?
The term for a comparison made between two things to show how they are alike
What is analogy?
A type of character does not change much in the course of a story
What is a static character?
A figure of speech using words that echo their sense, such as "buzz" or "bang"
What is onomatopoeia?
The part of the plot introduces characters, situation, and setting
What is exposition?
A literary genre that uses intimate material from the poet's life and experiences
What is confessional poetry?
A literary device that involves the inversion of the usual order of words in a sentence for emphasis or rhythm
What is anastrophe?
The term for a character who lacks the qualities traditionally associated with heroes
What is antihero?
A figure of speech is a combination of opposite or contradictory terms in a brief phrase.
What is an oxymoron?
The part of the plot involves complications in conflict and situations, often introducing new ones
What is the rising action?
A type of story that teaches a practical lesson about how to succeed in life and is usually told in prose or poetry
What is a fable?
A figure of speech that balances words, phrases, or ideas that are strongly contrasted
What is antithesis?
The term for a character who acts as a contrast to another character
What is a foil?
A figure of speech that involves attributing human characteristics to an animal or inanimate object
What is personification?
The point in the plot creates the greatest intensity, suspense, or interest
What is the climax?
A genre of writing that ridicules the shortcomings of people or institutions in an attempt to bring about a change
What is satire?
The term for a brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life or principle
What is an aphorism?
The term for a character who changes in some important way as a result of the story's action
What is a dynamic character?
Term that refers to words or phrases that are inaccurate if interpreted literally but are used to describe, such as similes and metaphors
What is figurative language?
The term that refers to the conclusion of a story, when all or most conflicts have been settled
What is the resolution?
A genre in literature that involves the portrayal of ridiculous and often stereotyped characters in silly, far-fetched situations
What is farce?