repetition of the initial consonant sounds of words: “Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
What is alliteration
100
character that is the source of a conflict
What is antagonist
100
the underlying main idea of a literary work. theme differs from the subject of a literary work in that it involves a statement or opinion about the subject.
What is theme
100
technique that keeps the reader guessing what will happen next
What is suspense
200
The development of conflict and complications in literary work
What is rising action
200
Exaggeration to add meaning
What is hyperbole
200
struggle between two or more opposing forces (person vs. person: nature: society: self; fate/God)
What is conflict
200
direct speech between characters in literary work
What is dialogue
200
one thing (object, person, place) used to represent something else
What is symbol/symbolism
300
The essential background information at the beginning of the story
What is exposition
300
Use of a word whose sound imitates its meaning
What is onomatopoeia
300
the main character in literary work
What is protagonist
300
language that represents one thing in terms of something dissimilar
What is figurative language
300
the vantage point or perspective from which a literary work is told
What is point of veiw
400
Results or effects of the climax of a literary work
What is falling action
400
figure of speech in which non-human things are given human
What is personification
400
the manner in which an author develops characters and their personalities.
What is characterization
400
the author’s attitude toward the subject of a work.
What is tone
400
a recurring feature of a literary work that is related to theme
What is motif
500
End of a literary work when loose ends are tied up and questions are answered.
What is resolution or denouement
500
phrase that consists of 2 words that are contradictory
What is oxymoron
500
standardized, conventional ideas about characters, plots and settings