G9 Literary Vocab

Front

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

Back

alliteration

Front

Comparison of similar things illustrating depth and complexity.

Back

analogy

Front

Character or force in conflict with the protagonist.

Back

antagonist

Front

A character with many traits

Back

round

Front

Highest point of interest or suspense in a plotline

Back

climax

Front

Meaning associated with a word in context

Back

connotation

Front

Short nonfiction work on a subject

Back

essay

Front

Words suggesting the opposite of their meaning

Back

verbal irony

Front

Prose about imaginary characters and events

Back

Fiction

Front

Descriptive language that prompts sight.

Back

Visual imagery