Figurative Language

Analogy

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Metaphor

A figure of speech containing a comparison without like or as

Simile

Uses the words “like” or “as” to make a comparison.

Hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Idiom

A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the k Dk ideal words.

Verbal irony

A comment that means the opposite of the situation.

Dramatic irony

A situation that the audience understands the the characters do not.

Situational Irony

Situation in which the outcome is contrary to what is expected.

Personification

Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman

Onomatopoeia

A word that means a sound

Pun

A joke using the different possible meanings of a word

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas of qualities

Tone

The authors attitude e towards the audience, subject, or chatacter.

• Shown through dialogue or descriptions.

Mood

The feeling the reader gets from a story

• Shown through setting and atmosphere.

Direct characterization

The author straight up describes the characters traits.

• Diane was a disturbed little woman.

Indirect characterization

The author shows the readers the traits without outright describing them

• Diane punched a puppy

Foreshadowing

When the author hints and future events in a story to create dramatic effect

What is the order of the plot?

1. Exposition- characters get introduced

2. Rising action- main character faces a series of conflicts

3. Climax- most exciting part, when we learn the outcome

4. Falling action- events leading to the end of the story

5. Resolution- end of story

Allusion

A figure of speech that references a famous person, place, event, or literary work.

Theme

The moral of the story (one sentence long)