First 5
a story or tale with two or more levels of meaning- a literal level and one more symbolic levels
Allegory
repetition of vowel sounds in conjunction with dissimilar consonant sounds
Assonance
a struggle between opposing forces
Conflict
a clash between competing desires
Internal Conflict
is a conversation between characters
Dialogue
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words or accented syllables
Alliteration
song like poem that tells a story, often one dealing with adventure and romance
Ballad
between a character and an outside force
External Conflict
takes place inside a character's mind
Man vs. Self
is a brief, pointed statement, in prose or in verse
Epilogue
is a reference to a well known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art
Allusion
act of creating and developing a character
Characterization
involves stories where characters are against each other
Man vs. Man
of a word is its objective meaning, independent of other associations that the word brings to mind
Denotation
polite word or expression that is used to refer to things that people may find upsetting or embarrassing to talk about
Euphemism
extended comparison of relationships
Analogy
writer simply states the character’s traits
Direct Characterization
character is tormented by natural forces such as storms or animals
Man vs. Nature
is a writer’s or speaker’s word choice
Diction
a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead
Elegy
a character or force in conflict with a main character, or protagonist
Antagonist
revealed through one of the following means: words , thoughts, or actions of the characters, etc
Indirect Characterization
when a protagonist has a strong belief against the majority of the community or surroundings and decides to act on it
Man vs. Society
the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.
Denouement
a scene that takes place before a story begins
Flashback