literature terms

Question 1

Drama

Answer 1

form of literature that is written to b performed for an audience. The plot and characters are developed through dialogue and action.

Question 2

Theme

Answer 2

The main idea (writer’s perception about life or humanity)

Question 3

Alliteration

Answer 3

repetition of initial consonant sounds

Question 4

Autobiography

Answer 4

story of a person’s life written by that person

Question 5

Tone

Answer 5

a writer’s attitude towards something

Question 6

Point of veiw

Answer 6

narrative method used (who’s telling the story)

Question 7

Personification

Answer 7

giving human qualities to something non-human

Question 8

Hyperbole

Answer 8

a figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or for a humorous effect

Question 9

Simile

Answer 9

a stated comparison between two thing that are actually unlike, but that have something in common. It expresses the comparison by using like or as.

Question 10

Flashback

Answer 10

reference to a previous conversation, scene or event

Question 11

setting

Answer 11

the time and place of the story’s action (including weather)

Question 12

connotation

Answer 12

emotional or suggested meaning of a word

Question 13

symbol

Answer 13

a concrete item that represents something abstract

Question 14

Allusion

Answer 14

reference to a historical person, place, or event

Question 15

Irony

Answer 15

a contrast between appearance and actuality.

Question 16

Foil

Answer 16

a minor character whose traits contrast sharply with those of a main character. It is used to help the audience see the main characters’ strength and weaknesses clearer.

Question 17

Analogy

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is a point by point comparison between two dissimilar things for the purpose of clarifying the less familiar of the two things.

Question 18

Antagonist

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it is the character or force against which the protagonist is pitted. It can be a person or thing.

Question 19

Imagery

Answer 19

descriptive language that paints a vivid picture.

Question 20

Aphorism

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a brief statement that expresses a truth about life.

Question 21

Foreshadowing

Answer 21

use of hints or clues to indicate events that will occur later in the narrative. Used to create interest or suspense.

Question 22

Conflict

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the struggle between opposing forces that is the basis of plot in dramatic and narrative literature

Question 23

External Conflict

Answer 23

a character my struggle against nature, another person, forces of/in society, and supernatural forces. Occurs between a character and an outside force.

Question 24

Internal Conflict

Answer 24

struggle between opposing forces that is the basis of plot in dramatic and narrative literature

Question 25

Dramatic Irony

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occurs when the reader knows information that the characters do

Question 26

Situational Irony

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occurs when something happens that is entirely different from what is expected

Question 27

Metaphor

Answer 27

a figure of speech that makes a comparison between to unlike things that have something in common. Can be done directly or be implied.