What's the Term 1?
Image or Imagery
A technique in writing where a non-human subject is given human characteristics.
Personification
In this form of irony, the reader knows more than the character(s) know.
Dramatic irony
The central character or force in a work of literature. This is often the focus of the reader's attention, and is often (but not always) depicted as "the good guy".
Protagonist
The pitcher's fastballs were meteors hurtling towards the batter.
Metaphor
This figure of speech relies on "like" or "as" to make a comparison between two unlike subjects.
Simile
A comparison of two unlike subjects or thoughts that does not use the words "like" or "as".
Metaphor
In this form of irony, there is a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant.
Verbal irony
This literary term involves surprising, interesting or humorous contradictions. There are three forms of this term.
Irony
Our teacher reminded us fifteen million times about the upcoming test next week.
Hyperbole
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art or literature
Allusion
A concrete, real object that represents something abstract (like an idea).
Symbol
A form of irony in which the outcome of an event is contrary to what was expected or intended.
Irony of situation
The character or force in a work of literature that opposes the protagonist. This person or force is usually depicted as "the bad" guy, but this is not always the case.
Antagonist
The old trees flailed their arms in the powerful storm.
Personification
Central message, concern, or insight into life as expressed in a work of literature. This is often expressed indirectly by the author.
Theme
The ordinary form of written language. This term describes nearly all writing that is not poetry, songs, or plays.
Prose
The repetition of stressed, initial sounds of words.
Alliteration
This is a type of conflict where the character struggles with an outside force such as other people, society, or nature.
External conflict
The snow came down like a burst of white rice from the heavens.
Simile
The intentional use of exaggeration to emphasize a point. Often used dramatically and/or comedically.
Hyperbole
The struggle between two or more opposing forces in a work of literature.
Conflict
Free word choice.
What is literally any word of any kind, ever. Just say a word.
In this type of conflict, a character struggles with something within their own mind.
Internal conflict
Several slithering snakes soundlessly slide sideways
Alliteration