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Irony
________: Saying the opposite of what is known to be true, or getting the opposite outcome as planned or expected.
Couplet
________: Two rhyming lines of poetry right next to each other.
Imagery
________: Describing the 5 senses- words that deal with smell, sound, taste, touch and sight.
Symbol
________: An object that is used to represent a larger concept or idea.
Allegory
________: A story in which characters represent abstract ideas, like,"good "and "evil.
Narration
________: A passage in literature where the author is relaying information to the reader but not through talking (no dialogue)
Satire
________: An attack on or criticism of someone or something through harsh humor or sarcasm.
Simile
________: An indirect comparison of two things using "like "or "as.
Mood
________: A feeling or emotion in a piece of literature as evidenced by words, setting and actions.
Hubris
________: Extreme pride, so much so that a character can not admit fault.
Resolution
________: Once the climax has been finished, the way a story wraps up loose ends and pieces of the plot.
Onomatopoeia
________: A word that sounds like the noise it is intended to describe.
Antagonist
________: The person or thing working against the hero of a story.
Climax
________: The high point of a story where the conflict comes full force an must be dealt with.
Tone
________: The author's attitude toward his subject of a story as evidenced by word choice, setting, actions, etc.
Personification
________: Giving non- living or non- human things human characteristics.
Metaphor
________: A direct comparison of two objects.
Characterization
________: The way an author makes a character seem human.
Genre
________: The type of literature that a certain piece is classified as.
Epiphany
________: When a character has a sudden realization.
Alliteration
________: Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
Protagonist
________: The hero or "good guy "in a story.
Conflict
________: The problem that drives a story forward.
Tragic Hero
________: A protagonist that has a tragic flaw that readers feel emotion for.
Allegory
A story in which characters represent abstract ideas, like, "good" and "evil"
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Antagonist
The person or thing working against the hero of a story
Characterization
The way an author makes a character seem human
Climax
The high point of a story where the conflict comes full force an must be dealt with
Conflict
The problem that drives a story forward
Couplet
Two rhyming lines of poetry right next to each other
Epiphany
When a character has a sudden realization
Foreshadowing
Giving clues in a story as to what may happen later
Genre
The type of literature that a certain piece is classified as
Hubris
Extreme pride, so much so that a character can not admit fault
Irony
Saying the opposite of what is known to be true, or getting the opposite outcome as planned or expected
Metaphor
A direct comparison of two objects
Mood
A feeling or emotion in a piece of literature as evidenced by words, setting and actions
Narration
A passage in literature where the author is relaying information to the reader but not through talking (no dialogue)
Onomatopoeia
A word that sounds like the noise it is intended to describe
Personification
Giving non-living or non-human things human characteristics
Point of View
By whose perspective a story is told
Protagonist
The hero or "good guy" in a story
Resolution
Once the climax has been finished, the way a story wraps up loose ends and pieces of the plot
Satire
An attack on or criticism of someone or something through harsh humor or sarcasm
Simile
An indirect comparison of two things using "like" or "as"
Symbol
An object that is used to represent a larger concept or idea
Theme
The larger issue of a story
Tone
The author's attitude toward his subject of a story as evidenced by word choice, setting, actions, etc
Tragic Hero
A protagonist that has a tragic flaw that readers feel emotion for
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