a reference in one work of literature to a person, place, or event in another work of literature or in history, art, or music *(ex. He is such a scrooge)
What is an ALLUSION.
100
the personality a character displays, also the means by which the author reveals that personality
What is CHARACTERIZATION
100
A type of irony that contrasts between what the audience perceives and what a character does not know (ex. a scary movie when you know something bad is about to happen but the actors do not)
What is DRAMATIC IRONY
100
shorten or make concise
What is CONDENSE
100
filled with light, brightly lit
What is LUMINOUS
200
an extended comparison showing the similarities between two things. *(ex. fast:slow)
What is an ANALOGY
200
the point of greatest emotional intensity, interest, or suspense in a narrative
What is CLIMAX
200
a descriptive adjective or phrase used to characterize someone or something *(alexander the great)
What is an EPITHET
200
related to
What is RELEVANT
200
to attack or criticize
What is BELABOR
300
the character or force that works against the protagonist and introduces the conflict
What is the ANTAGONIST
300
a struggle between two opposing forces or characters
What is CONFLICT
300
a character who sets off another character by contrast *(mike and sulley monsters inc.)
What is a FOIL
300
having numerous possible meanings
What is AMBIGUOUS
300
a place equipped for experimental study or work
What is LABORATORY
400
words spoken by a character in a play, usually in an undertone and not intended to be heard.
What is an ASIDE
400
Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme *(ex. pig/jig)
What is a COUPLET
400
a figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms
What is an OXYMORON
400
work out in detail, extremely detailed
What is ELABORATE
400
a person of prominence or brilliant achievement
What is LUMINARY
500
unrhymed Iambic Pentameter
What is BLANK VERSE
500
a writer's choice of words for clarity, effectiveness, and precision
What is DICTION
500
the central idea of a work of literature
What is THEME
500
make clear, provide insight
What is ILLUMINATE
500
not showing trust in something, caution/ watchfulness