Literary Terms

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginnings of nearby words.

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Allusion

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An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference to famous artwork, literature, or cultural moments.

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Antagonist

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A character or force in conflict with the main character, or protagonist.

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Atmosphere

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The feeling, emotion, or mood that an author creates in a narrative through descriptive language; emotional setting.

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Author’s purpose

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The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.

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Autobiography

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An account of a person's life written by that person.

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Biography

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An account of someone's life written by someone else.

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Character

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

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Climax

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story; a culmination or apex.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, typically the central problem in a story.