Lit Terms 1 Flashcards
Static and dynamic characters
Stay the same or change
Characterization
How an author chooses to “show” a characters personality
Connotation
Implied meaning of word
Denotation
Dictionary meaning of a word
Figurative language
Words used to display a deeper meaning beyond the literal.
Metaphor
Contrasting seemingly unlike things to enhance the meaning of a situation. Or thing without using terms such as like.
Ex. You are the sunshine of my life.
Similie
Contrasting seemingly unlike things to enhance the meaning of a situation. Or thing using terms such as like or as.
Ex. Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?
Hyperbole
Extreme exaggeration.
I’ve done that a million times
Personification
Giving non human things human characteristics.
Ex. America has thrown her hat in the rung
Imagery
Authors attempt to create s mental picture in the eye of the reader. Normally uses the senses.
Foreshadowing
When the author lets the reader in on something that will happen later in the story.
Exposition
Background information regarding the setting, characters and plot.
Resolution/denouement
The way the story turns out
First person narrator
Narrator participates but sometimes has limited vision
Second person narrator
Narrator speaks directly to the reader
Third person narrator
Narrator is unnamed and I identified. Presents the story and let’s the reader determine for themselves
Omniscient
All knowing of every characters actions thoughts and feelings. Tends to jump around throughout
Allegory
Narrative form in which human beings represent major themes in all of humanity and attempt to convey so’e lesson or meaning.
Ex. X-men- larger prejudice and racism issues.
Symbolism
When something is used to represent something greater than itself.
Green light gatsby
