The writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
100
A set expression or phrase comprising two or more words. The phrase is understood as to mean something very different from what the words of the phrase imply.
What is an idiom?
100
This is the particular point in a narrative at which the conflict or tension hits the highest point.
What is climax?
100
This devce demonstrates the long and short patters through stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem.
What is rhythm?
200
A figure of speech, which involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis.
What is hyperbole?
200
This uses language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.
What is imagery?
200
This is used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters, etc. to the audience or readers.
What is exposition?
300
A figure of sppech which makes an implicit or explicit comparison between two things or objects that are not alike.
What is a metaphor?
300
This is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Animal Farm was this as was The Crucible.
What is allegory?
300
This language is used in which figures of speech are used to make it effective, persuasive and impactful.
What is figurative language?
300
This is where the events in the story become compicated and the conflict in the story is revealed.
What is rising action?
300
Generally, this is an abject representing another to give it an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant.
What is symbolism?
400
This is a figure of spech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actural meaning.
What is irony?
400
This is a brief and indirect reference to a real person, place, thing or an historical idea used as a passing comment in a piece of fiction.
What is allusion?
400
This literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
What is mood?
400
The events and complications begin to resolve themselves here.
What is falling action?
400
This is a character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the main character.
What is antagonist?
500
This term refers to polite, indirect expressions which replace words and phrases considered harsh and impolite or which suggest something unpleasant. "He passed away".
What is euphanism?
500
This is the main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly.
What is theme?
500
The point in the story at which the author catches the reader's attention by presenting interesting problems or situations.
What is a narrative hook?
500
This is an ethical appeal which involves persuasion by the character involved.