Figurative Devices
A comparison using like or as
Simile
Pathos
A feeling of growing tension or excitement
The beginning of the story where all of the pieces that need to be put into place are exposed
Exposition
A literary device where an animal, object, or idea is given human-like qualities or abilities (the rock refused to move)
Personification
If Richard were a lemur and Alyssa were a macaw, who would win?
Alyssa, because of the flight advantage.
A figure of speech in which a term is directly applied to something to which is it not literally applicable, often in comparison (a sea of troubles)
Metaphor
An appeal to logic and reason
Logos
The main character of the work of literature
Protagonist
The event or idea the begins the workings of the plot through a clashing of characters, thoughts, or ideologies.
Conflict
Malapropism
If Lillie were an antelope and Kendra were a zebra, who would win?
Kendra, zebras are stronger and are masters of disguise.
A combination of contradicting terms, like "jumbo shrimp", "act naturally", and "the living dead".
Oxymoron
An appeal to morality, legitimacy, and authority
Ethos
The place and time in which a literary work takes place
Setting
The peak of the drama where the conflict has built fully and tensions are high.
Climax
Use of praise to mock someone or a tone implying the contrary of what is said
Sarcasm
If Leo were a lion and Damareon were a grizzly bear, who would win?
Damareon, grizzly bears are nearly unparalleled machines of destruction.
A statement that seems contradictory but is true in a sense. "There is no God and we are His prophets"
Paradox
Deliberately exaggerating for a certain effect, often comedic or used to undermine another person's argument (You've already asked me a thousand times)
Hyperbole
The person or thing that opposes the actions of the protagonist
The part of the drama that follows the conflict and leads to the climax
Rising action
A suggestion of what will come in the future in a work of literature
Foreshadowing
If Zoe were a flamingo and Gracie were a turkey, who would win?
Gracie, turkeys are pretty scary, you know?
Substituting one word or phrase to represent another thing "The White House" "The Crown" "The Jets" "The Lakers"
Metonymy
Ridiculing customs or ideas in order to bring change to society, often through dark humor.
Satire
Someone who serves as a contrast or challenge to the protagonist
Foil
The tying up of loose ends and solution to the conflict.
Resolution or denoument
The direct meaning of a word, or dictionary meaning
(double points if you can also add the accompanying word that means the emotions or feelings associated with a word)
Denotation
Connotation
If Eternity were a chinchilla and Janalyse were a wombat, who would win?
Trick question, they wouldn't fight each other at all.