Literary Terms List 3

Question 1

Epiphany

Answer 1

A sudden revelation evoked by a commonplace, object, or scene in a work. This could make characters more round.

Question 2

Foil character

Answer 2

A character who contrasts with the protagonist or main character in a work in ways that bring out certain moral, emotional, or intellectual qualities of protagonist

Question 3

Homonym

Answer 3

Two or more words having the same spelling but different meanings and origins. Ex: bear and bear can be an animal or verb

Question 4

Hubris

Answer 4

Excessive pride

Question 5

Hyperbole

Answer 5

Any literary or rhetorical device in which a point is states in a way that is greatly exaggerated. Often emphasizes the speakers feelings