Literature terms

analogy

a point -by-point comparison between two things that are alike in some respect.

antagonist

the primal character in opposition to the protagonist, or main character of a narrative or drama. Sometimes the antagonist is not a character, but something else, like a force of nature, dome aspect of society, or a internal force of the protagonist

character

the people who take part in the action of a story, novel, or drama.

characterization

refers to the methods that a writer uses to develop characters.

conflict

the plot of a story that involves some sort of conflict, or struggle, between opposing forces

external conflict

involves a character pitted against an outside force, such as nature, a physical obstacle, or another character

internal conflict

is one that occurs within a character

connotation

refers to the attitudes and feelings associated with a word

denotation

is the literal or dictionary meaning of the word.

dialect

is a form of language that is spoken in a particular geographic area or by a particular social or ethnic group

dialogue

written conversation between two or more chatacters in either

figurative language

a language that communicates ideas beyond the ordinary, literal meaning of words.

flashback

a conversation, an episode, or an event that happened before the beginning of the story

foreshadowing

is a writer’s use of hints or clues to indicate events and situations that will occur later in the plot

hyperbole

is a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect

imagery

consists of descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory experiences for the readers

irony

is a special kind of contrast between appearance and reality- usually one in which reality is the opposite from what it seems

situational irony

the contrast between what a reader or character expects and what actually exists or happens.

dramatic irony

where the readers or viewer know something that a character does not know

verbal Irony

occurs when someone knowingly exaggerates or says one thing and means another

Metaphor

is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically unlike but that have something in common.

Mood

the feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader

Narrator

the narrator is the character or voice whose point of view events are told

paradox

is a statement that seems to contradict itself but is, nevertheless, true.

Personification

is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to an object, animal, or idea.

Plot

the sequence of events in s story is called the plot. Generally built around a conflict,the plot tells what happens, when, and to whom

Point of view

refers to the method or narrating a short story, a novel, narrative poem, or work of nonfiction. Point of view is usually either first person or third person

first person

the narrator is a character in the story

second person

the narrator directory addressing the readers using the word”you”

third person omniscient

all knowing point of view

Protagonist

is the central character or hero in a narrative or drama, usually the tone with whom the audience tends to identify

Setting

is the time and place of action of a story.

stereotype

simplified or stock characters who confirm to a fixed pattern pr and defined by a single trait are called stereotypes.Such characters do not usually demonstrate the complexities of real people.

symbol

is a person, place, an activity, or an object hat stands for something behind itself

symbolism

a literary device where characters, objects, actions, or ideas are ingrained or associated with a deeper meaning beyond the literal sense

Theme

is the main idea in a work of literature. It is the perception of about life or human nature that the writers want to share with eh reader

tone

the attitude a writer takes towards an object. Unlike mood, which is intended to shape the readers emotional response, tone reflects the feelings of the writer.

Understatement

the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is

Dynamic Characters

Characters who change or grow throughout the story.

Static Characters:

Characters who stay the same from beginning to end.

Round Characters

Well-developed characters with complex traits and emotions.

Flat Characters

Simple characters with one or two traits; not deeply developed.