Comparisons
Comparing two things that are unalike without using like or as
Metaphor
the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence
plot
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
hyperbole
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
"Sweet birds sang"
alliteration
The _______ is the character we are rooting for in a story. The ______ is the anti-hero or the bad guy
protagonist; antagonist
Comparing two unalike objects by using the words like or as
Simile
______ establishes the foundation for the story by revealing who the characters are, where and when it takes place (setting), and what occurred before the current plot began (backstory)
exposition
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
It can be verbal, situational, or dramatic
irony
repetition of vowels without repetition of consonants (as in stony and holy) used as an alternative to rhyme in verse
"Lean, mean, fighting machine"
assonance
the process of revealing a character's traits, motives, and psychology.
characterization
A literary device where inanimate objects, abstract ideas, or natural phenomena (like the wind or weather) are given human qualities
personification
the series of events in a story that builds tension, creates conflict, and escalates the stakes for the characters.
Rising action
symbolic meaning attributed to natural objects or facts.
symbolism
repetition of consonant sounds within words that are close to each other in a sentence or line of poetry
"Mike likes his new bik"
consonance
the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
setting
The literal or figurative attribution of animal forms, behaviors, or characteristics to humans.
zoomorphism
The _____ of a story is the highest, most intense point of dramatic tension. It is the pivotal turning point where the main conflict reaches its absolute peak and the fate of the protagonist is ultimately decided.
Climax
a figure of speech that makes an indirect or passing reference to a person, place, event, or another literary work.
the use of vivid, sensory language to paint mental pictures and evoke emotion.
imagery
a person who narrates something, especially a character who recounts the events of a novel or narrative poem.
He or she establishes the ______ which can be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.
narrator; point of view
Attributing human traits, intellect, or emotions to animals (e.g., a dog feeling "guilty," or a bear talking in a movie)
Anthropomorphism
the final part of the narrative arc where the main conflict is solved. It follows the climax and falling action, tying up loose ends and providing closure for the reader
Resolution
a phrase, remark, or opinion that has been said or expressed very often before and is therefore not original and not interesting:
cliche
a style of communication that uses words or expressions to convey a meaning that is different from their literal interpretation
figurative language
the struggle between opposing forces that drives the narrative forward.
it can be person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. society, etc.
conflict