FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Alliteration
Repeating the same beginning sound in nearby words.
Flat character
A simple character with few traits.
Setting
The time and place where a story occurs.
Denotation
The literal dictionary definition of a word.
Mood
The feeling the reader gets from a story.
Simile
A comparison using "like" or "as."
Static character
A character who does not change during the story.
Conflict
The main problem or struggle in a story (internal or external).
Connotation
The emotional or implied meaning of a word.
Tone
The author’s attitude toward the subject or characters.
Personification
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
Round character
A detailed, complex character with many traits.
Foreshadowing
Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
Diction
An author’s word choice.
Imagery
Language that appeals to the five senses.
Hyperbole
Extreme exaggeration for emphasis.
Dynamic character
A character who changes as a result of the story’s events.
Climax
The most intense or important moment in the story.
Types of diction
Types of diction such as formal, informal, slang, and colloquial.
Suspense
The feeling of tension or excitement about what will happen next.
Metaphor
A direct comparison without using "like" or "as."
Foil
A character who contrasts another character to highlight differences.
Plot structure
The five-part story structure (exposition to resolution).
Allusion
A reference to a famous person, place, event, or story.
Theme
The main message or lesson about life in a story.