Literary Terms
This is defined as giving human characteristics to non-human objects.
What is personification?
This is defined as an indirect reference to a work of art or literature.
What is an allusion?
This type of writing tells a story.
What is narrative writing?
This part of the plot begins when the conflict is introduced.
What is the rising action?
"It is the East, and Juliet is the Sun!"
This is an example of ___________.
What is a metaphor?
This is, essentially, what a piece of writing is about. It can usually be stated in one word.
What is topic?
This is a comparison between two things that are different, and it uses the words "like" or "as".
What is a simile?
This type of writing is designed to convince someone of your position.
What is persuasive writing?
This is the part of the plot where everything gets resolved.
What is the resolution?
"We's safe! We's safe! Jump up and crack yo' heels! Dat's de good ole' man at las', I jus' knows it!"
This is an example of ________________
What is dialect?
When a written word accurately represents a sound, it is known as this literary device.
What is onomatopoeia?
Detailed description that appeals to the five senses is called this.
What is imagery?
This type of writing is for the purpose of describing something or informing the reader of something.
What is expository writing?
This is the part of the plot where the setting, characters, and context for the story is presented.
What is the exposition?
Naming the power-hungry pig in Animal Farm "Napoleon" is clearly an example of an historical _____________.
What is allusion?
The author's attitude toward what they are writing about is known as this.
What is tone?
An extreme exaggeration used for effect is known as this.
What is hyperbole?
I want to write a letter to the editor of a newspaper explaining why I think the voting age should be lowered. It will be this kind of writing.
What is persuasive writing?
This part of the plot is the culmination of the conflict, or perhaps the moment of greatest tension.
What is the climax?
"The shrill, piercing sound of the alarm woke me up out of my slumber."
This is an example of ____________.
What is auditory imagery?
The pattern of speaking particular to a group or region is known as this.
What is dialect?
When the author reveals character traits by simply telling the reader this is known as this type of characterization.
What is direct characterization?
I plan on writing a well-researched paper in my science class that describes how rock formations developed over billions of years. This essay will be this kind of writing.
What is expository writing?
This is the part of the plot where the fallout from the climax unfolds, and things head toward a resolution.
What is the falling action?
"We have to stand in the hallway for a minute while the camera gobbles up our images."
This is an example of ________________.
What is personification?