Figures of Speech
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
Alliteration
Clues or hints about events that will occur later in a story.
Foreshadowing
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
Imagery
A contrast between expectation and reality.
Irony
The attitude of the writer toward the subject or audience.
Tone
A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things.
Metaphor
The perspective from which a story is told.
Point of View
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Symbolism
A story with a hidden meaning, typically moral or political.
Allegory
The emotional atmosphere of a literary work.
Mood
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as."
Simile
A struggle between opposing forces in a story.
Conflict
Giving human qualities to non-human entities.
Personification
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.
Allusion
The central idea or message of a literary work.
Theme
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
The sequence of events that unfold in a story, guiding its narrative towards a climax and resolution.
Plot
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Diction
The use of humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize people or society.
Satire
A recurring element or theme in a literary work.
Motif
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Onomatopoeia
The method by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and motivations of characters in a story
Characterization
Placing two elements side by side to highlight their differences.
Juxtaposition
A statement that seems contradictory but may be true in reality.
Paradox
The overall feeling or mood created by the setting, tone, and events in a literary work
Atmosphere