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Allegory
A piece of literature or art that can be interpreted as another event in history or motif, often containing a hidden meaning.
Allusion
A brief, intentional reference to a historical, mythic, or literary person, place, event or movement.
Analogy
A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Assonance
The repetition of vowel sounds in consecutive words.
Atmosphere
The way an author uses setting, objects, or internal thoughts of a character to create emotion, mood, or experiences.
Climax
The most intense moment of a story marking the turning point for the protagonist.
Conflict
A struggle between two opposing forces, including character vs. self, character vs. character, and character vs. society.
Epiphany
A character's moment of realization about a situation, person, or event.
Exposition
The section of a story that sets up the background and distinguishing features in the setting.
Falling Action
The fallout of the climax leading towards the resolution.
Flashback
An interjected scene that takes place in a story from a past time in the character's life.
Foreshadowing
A plot element that hints at something to come later in the story.
Hyperbole
An extreme exaggeration for emphatic effect.
Imagery
A literary device that uses language appealing to the senses for emphasis.
Irony
A situation in which what one person expects is different from what happens; includes verbal, situational, and dramatic irony.
Juxtaposition
When an author places two things side by side to highlight their differences.
Metaphor
A comparison NOT using 'like' or 'as'.
Mood
The overall feel or atmosphere that a reader gets from a piece of literature.
Motif
Recurring images, quotes, or concepts that carry figurative or symbolic meaning.
Paradox
A statement that contradicts itself, or that must be both true and untrue at the same time.
Parallel Structure
Using the same pattern of words or ideas to indicate that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.
Parody
Mimicking the style of another work in an exaggerated way for comedic effect.
Pun
A play on words for comedic effect.
Resolution
The conclusion of a story or the tie-up of its plot.
Sarcasm
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Satire
Writing that critiques a flaw or failure in society by emphasizing its absurdity.
Setting
The time, place, and circumstance of a story.
Simile
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Stereotype
A mistaken idea or belief about a group that may be untrue or only partly true.
Suspense
The audience's excited anticipation about a conflict or plot progression.
Symbolism
The use of one thing to represent something else; often an abstract idea.
Theme
The main idea, message, or moral of a story.
Tone
The attitude a narrator or author takes towards a subject.
Unity
How well a piece of literature flows and creates a sense of completion.
Voice
The unique style, personality, or perspective of a piece of writing.
