English I - Literary Terms

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The method used by a writer to develop a character. The method includes showing the character's appearance, displaying the character's actions, revealing the character's thoughts, letting the character speak, and getting the reactions of others.

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Characterization

Front

The struggle found in fiction. May be internal or external and is best seen in either man in conflict with another man, man in conflict with nature, or man in conflict with self.

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Conflict / Plot

Front

Language that evokes one or all of the five senses: seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching.

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Imagery

Front

An implied discrepancy between what is said and what is meant

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Irony

Front

Giving human qualities to animals or objects

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Personification

Front

Determining time and place in fiction

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Setting

Front

The attitude a writer takes towards a subject or character: serious, humorous, sarcastic, ironic, etc.

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Tone

Front

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words. [EX: sweet smell of success; a dime a dozen; bigger and better; jump for joy]

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Alliteration

Front

Action that interrupts to show an event that happened at an earlier time which is necessary to better understanding

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Flashback

Front

An exaggeration or overstatement. [EX: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse; He's as big as a house].

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Hyperbole