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
This novel has many instances of mob mentality and savagery among the characters within. Name it.
What is... Lord of The Flies
The central idea of a work of literature
What is... theme
What three things must an essay have?
What are... Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.
A character or force in conflict with the main character
What is... the antagonist
The sequence of events in a story
What is... plot
In this story, a long-standing tradition forces residents to participate in this for robust crops.
What is... The Lottery
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
In a personal narrative it usually follows the climax.
What is... falling action.
In this story, a person is trying to make a life-changing decision all in about 2 minutes of real-time. What story is it?
What is... Long Way Down
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
This sentence type has two independent clauses joined to one or more dependent clauses.
What is a... Compound-Complex Sentence
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What is... personification
Each body paragraph of an argumentative essay must follow this 3-point structure
What is.... statement, evidence, 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
This tone word means feeling or showing sadness; very unhappy; despairing
What is... Meloncholy