Lines to Know
Literary Terms
100

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

A Tale of Two Cities 

100

The repetition of the initial consonant or vowel sound of a word

Alliteration

200

In country places,

Far from cities

And shifting faces, 

We have a birthright

We Who Were Born

200

The main character or hero who's usually in conflict with the antagonist

Protagonist

300

While her eyes and peel her features, 

Stern and white her thoughtful brow

Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight 

300

The repetition of the initial vowel sounds

Assonance 

400

I be no Lord and I be no prince, but I be as good as thou.

Men of Iron

400

An opposing character or rival in conflict with the protagonist

Antagonist

500

Out flew the web and floated wide; the mirror cracked from side to side.

The Lady of Shalott

500

The repetition of final consonant sounds

Consonance