Literary Terms Mastery Flashcard

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a brief and unbiased overview of the main points of a text.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like 'I' or 'we'.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often used to create vivid imagery.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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Third person limited point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.