Lit Terms 8

Alliteration

repetition of initial consonant sounds

Anthropomorphism

attribution of human characteristics to animals/inanimate objects

Black Humor

use of disturbing themes in literature

Catharsis

emotional/psychological cleansing that brings relief or renewal

Dramatic Monologue

single speaker says something to silent audience

Irony

contrast between what is expected and what actually happens/exists

Metaphor

comparison without using like or as

Plaint

poem or speech expressing sorrows

Soliloquy

character speaks alone to allow thoughts to be conveyed to audience

Utopia

imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

Zeugma

word is used with 2 adjacent words in same construction but only makes literal sense with 1