Literary Terms

Question 1

Alliteration

Answer 1

the repetition of an initial constant sound

Question 2

Alegory

Answer 2

a symbolic device in which characters in a story represent or symbolize ideas and concepts

Question 3

Allusion

Answer 3

a figure of speech where the author refers to a subject matter such as a person, place, event, or literary work in a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make a connection to the subject being mentioned

Question 4

Anagrams

Answer 4

are an extremely popular form of a literary device where in the writer jumbles up on parts of the word to create a new word. It is a type of word

Question 5

Analogy

Answer 5

a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification

Question 6

antagonist

Answer 6

a character group of characters or institution that opposes the protagonist or main character

Question 7

Antithesis

Answer 7

used when the writer puts two sentences of contrasting meanings close to one another

Question 8

Apostrophe

Answer 8

a figure of speech in which the speaker addresses an object, concept, or person (often absent) that is unable to respond

Question 9

cliche

Answer 9

an expression, idea, or element of work which has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning even to the point of being trite or irritating

Question 10

Cliffhanger

Answer 10

a story, contest, or situation that is very exciting/suspenseful because what is going to happen next

Question 11

atmosphere

Answer 11

created when the setting or scene creates an emotional response in the reader/viewer