Literary Terms and Concepts

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Analyze

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To examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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Archetype

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A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original that has been imitated.

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Audience

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The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.

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Conflict

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A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

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Connotation

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An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

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Context

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The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

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Descriptive

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Serving or seeking to describe; describing or classifying in an objective and non-judgmental way.

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Descriptive Language

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Language that is rich in detail and imagery, used to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Epic

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A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the past history of a nation.

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Epic Hero

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A brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events.