English 8 Flash1

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Alliteration

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N. The repetition of a beginning consonant sound within a phrase or sentence

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Analogy

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N. To compare similar concepts, characters, or works of literature so the reader better understands.

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Antagonist

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N. The character who opposes the central character, causing the conflict

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Characterization

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N. The direct and indirect qualities and features that describe a person within a literary work.

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Climax

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N. the highest point of the action/most important to the main character/and the plot

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Conflict

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N. the struggle between two or more forces, internal/external that drives the plot

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dialogue

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N. conversation in a literary work

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Allusion

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an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text

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Cliche'

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a phrase or expression that has lost its impact or meaning due to overuse

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Euphemism

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language used to soften an uncomfortable topic. i.e. downsizing instead of "being fired"