A word formed from the initial letters in a phrase
What is a Acronym
100
A type of figurative language when the qualities of one thing are ascribed to something else, qualities that it does not ordinarily possess.
What is Metaphor
100
A statement that, while apparently self-contradictory, is nonetheless essentially true.
What is Paradox
100
The close repetition of middle vowel sounds between different consonant sounds; used within a line of poetry for unity or rhythm.
What is Assonance
100
A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to compare two different things.
What is Simile
200
Characters, events, and settings represent abstract qualities; the writer intends a second meaning to be read beneath the surface story.
What is Allegory
200
An extended speech in a drama or narrative that is presented by one character.
What is Monolague
200
The technique some writers use to make certain phrases sound more important by writing them in a similar form.
What is Parallelism
200
The moment of highest intensity in a story, after which nothing can be the same
What is Climax
200
Any form of literature that blends ironic humor with criticism for the purpose of ridiculing vice and stupidity in individuals and institutions.
What is Satire
300
A comparison of similar things, often for the purpose of using something familiar to explain something unfamiliar
What is Analogy
300
The prevailing emotional attitude in a work of literature
What is Mood
300
The authors attempt to appeal to the audience's emotions
What is Pathos
300
Word Choice
What is Diction
300
The central or dominating idea or message in a work of literature, seldom stated directly, but instead expressed through images, characters, symbols, etc.
What is Theme
400
The force that opposes the protagonist.
What is Antagonist
400
A recurring image, word, phrase, action, idea, object, or situation in literature
What is Motif
400
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are attributed to non-human things (animals, plants, etc.)
What is personification
400
The author's attempt to appeal to the audience's authority
What is Ethos
400
The reflection in a work of the author's attitude toward his or her subject, characters, and readers. Tone in writing is comparable to a tone of voice in speech.
What is Tone
500
A statement of a principle of truth, usually an observation about life; a maxim. Often used to characterize or develop theme in literature.
What is Aphorism
500
A proverb, a short, pithy statement or aphorism believed to contain wisdom or insight into human nature
What is Maxim
500
The vantage point or narrative perspective from which a story is told.
What is Point of View
500
A character that is the opposite of another character in a story. Foils help to define and highlight character traits in others by contrast.