The practice of forming a rhyme in only one line of poetry.
What is internal rhyme?
100
Occurs when the reader is led to believe one thing will occur but, in fact, the opposite occurs.
What is situational irony?
100
A symbolic device in which characters or events in a story represent or symbolize ideas or concepts. Ex: Aslan's death...
What is allegory?
100
Figure of speech where the author refers to a subject matter in passing reference. Ex: Taylor Swift's Love Story
What is allusion?
100
The repetition of an initial consonant sound often used in poetry. Ex: Peter piper picked a peck....
What is alliteration?
200
The main point of a literary piece. Ex: Avatar's could be, "hero's come in many forms."
What is theme?
200
A concept, person or object that serves as a universally understood prototype. Immediately identifiable and often overused. Ex: cheerleader, jock.
What is archetype?
200
Occurs when a human quality, emotion, or ambition is given to a non-human object or being. Ex: Alice in Wonderland's white rabbit who wears a vest.
What is anthromorphism?
200
A central character who lacks the conventional heroic qualities. ex: Shrek or Dexter
What is anti-hero?
200
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification. Ex: Obama's speech
What is an analogy?
300
The character, groups of characters or institution that opposes the protagonist/main character. Ex: Voldemort
What is antagonist?
300
Comparison between two unrelated things using like or as. Ex: Demi Lovato's song, "You can break everything I am like I'm made of glass."
What is simile?
300
Used when a writer puts two sentences of contrasting meanings close to one another. Ex: Katy Perry's song, Hot and Cold.
What is antithesis?
300
An exaggeration in writing used for effect. Ex: Bruno Mar's, "I'd catch a grenade for ya."
What is hyperbole?
300
One of the most commonly used and recognized literary devices referring to the attachment of human traits to inanimate objects. Ex: Michael Buble's song, "Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore."
What is personification?
400
A concept, person or object that serves as a universally understood prototype.
What is archetype?
400
The practice of forming a rhyme in only one line of poetry.
What is internal rhyme?
400
In literature, the main point or idea.
What is theme?
400
Figure of speech where the author refers to a subject in passing reference.
What is allusion?
400
An exaggeration in writing used for effect.
What is hyperbole?
500
Occurs when the reader is led to believe one thing will occur but, in fact, the opposite occurs.
What is situational irony?
500
Comparison of two unrelated things using like or as.
What is simile?
500
The central character who lacks conventional heroic qualities.
What is anti-hero?
500
One of the most commonly used and recognized literary devices. Refers to the attachment of human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects.
What is personification?
500
A symbolic device in which characters or events in a story represent or symbolize ideas or concepts.