Literary Terms

Question 0

Tone

Answer 0

The way a character says something.

Question 1

Characterization

Answer 1

The way an author describes a character.
• Direct- I have hazel eyes. (By using direct characterization you can tell I have hazel eyes)
• Indirect- “You need to study this material,” said the Teacher. (By using indirect characterization you can tell that whoever the teacher is talking to is struggling with certain material)

Question 2

Mood

Answer 2

The feelings a certain story’s setting/plot/ etc. provokes

Question 3

Diction

Answer 3

The words a person chooses to use.

Question 4

Idioms

Answer 4

Phrases used to describe a situation. Foreigners may not understand. Idiot phrases.
• It’s raining cats and dogs.

Question 5

Imagery

Answer 5

When an author describe a situation so vividly it provokes a scene to unfold in your mind.

Question 6

Narration

Answer 6

When there is a specific person telling a story.