allusion a reference to a well- known person, place, work of literature, art, music, etc
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allusion
a reference to a well-known person, place, work of literature, art, music, etc.
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alliteration
the repetition of initial consonant sounds Ex) The slithery, slimy, sneaky, snake
slid down the slippery sidewalk.
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antagonist
the character opposing the protagonist; can be a person, idea, or force. Often the seen as the “bad” guy.
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characterization
a method used by the author to create a character
Physical Appearance (looks) Personality (actions, mannerisms) Attitude (values) Reputation (what others say)
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conflict
the main problem the character faces; struggle between two opposing forces Man vs. Man Man vs. Fate Man vs. Self Man vs. Nature Man vs. Society
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diction
Word choice. The appropriateness of the words with regard to the emotions and/or ideas.
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dynamic character
a character that undergoes a change in actions or beliefs during the course of the story; they may grown, change, or learn a lesson
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flashback
interrupting the story with events from the past; when a character mentally goes back in time to “relive” a past event
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foreshadow
gives clues that suggest what might happen in the future
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hyperbole
the deliberate use of exaggeration or overstatement My mother told me she would kill me if
I ever got a tattoo.
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idiom
a saying that can not be literally translated Ex) That test was a piece of cake.
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inference
a reasonable conclusion drawn by the reader from hints by the author
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imagery
the use of vivid description to create a picture in the reader’s mind Ex) sight, sound, touch, taste, smell
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irony a statement meaning the
opposite of what is literally stated; recognizing the difference between reality and appearance Can be situational irony, verbal irony,
or dramatic irony
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metaphor
a comparison of two unlike things not using the words “like” or “as”
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mood
the feeling or atmosphere that the author creates for a reader
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onomatopoeia a word or phrase that imitates a
sound Ex) Buzz, Whoosh, Hiss, Clang
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oxymoron a seemingly contradictory
combination of words Ex) jumbo shrimp
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personification
gives animals or objects human qualities or characteristics Ex) happy house
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point of view the relationship of the
narrator to the story (viewpoint) First Person Third Person Limited (We know the
thoughts and feelings of ONE main character.)
Third Person Omniscient (We know the thoughts and feelings of ALL main characters.)
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protagonist the central character, and
focus of interest who is trying to accomplish or overcome adversity, and has the ability to adapt to new circumstances Often seen as the “good” guy.
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repetition for effect
creating a “special effect” by repeating a sound or words
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setting
the time and place of the story’s events
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simile
a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”
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static character
a character that does not grow or change throughout the story; they end as he/she began
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symbol / symbolism
the use of one thing to stand for or represent another
Ex) The girl loved the cross necklace that her grandfather had given her and never took it from around her neck.
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theme
a central message or insight into life revealed through the literary work. A lesson about life or people.
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tone
the author’s attitude about his topic – can be positive, negative, or neutral, and can usually be described by a single adjective