Literary Devices
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is... a simile
The main statement you are trying to defend in an essay
What is... a thesis
Main character in a story
What is... the protagonist
The time and place of a story
What is... setting
A book series that dives into a magical world of wizards and witches
What is... Harry Potter
The central idea of a work of literature
What is... theme
Teachers often describe essays as this food
What is... a hamburger
A character or force in conflict with the main character
What is... the antagonist
The sequence of events in a story
What is... plot
A classic in which two star-crossed lovers from opposing families meet a tragic end
What is... Romeo and Juliet
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
What is... imagery
When taking a direct statement from a source, those words must be placed in....
What is.... quotation marks
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character
What is... characterization
Can be flat, round, or static
What is... character
A trilogy set in the fictional world Panem, where two children from each district are annually sent to fight to the death
What is... The Hunger Games
A narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.
What is... foreshadowing
Essays in English class follow this citation style
What is... MLA formatting
A character who demonstrates some complexity and who develops or changes in the course of a work
What is.... a round character
A problem, antagonism, or struggle that takes place between a character and an outside force
What is... conflict
Using the power of genetic engineering to bring back species that went extinct millions of years ago
What is... Jurassic Park
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is... personification
Each body paragraph must follow this 3-point structure
What is.... point, proof, analysis
Central character who lacks all the qualities traditionally associated with heroes. May lack courage, grace, intelligence, or moral scruples.
What is.... an anti-hero
Through the eyes of someone in particular
What is... point of view
A story in which a girl wishes to attend princess school, but becomes the villain instead
What is... The School for Good and Evil