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literary terms

Across
The time and the place of the piece; the context that prompted the writing.
a figure of speech, which involves an exaggeration of ideas
is a statement that asserts something to be true. A claim can either be factual or a judgment.
a typical character, an action or a situation that seems to represent such universal patterns of human nature.
the central character or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel or any other story.
is the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.
the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character. All characters are described using pronouns, such as 'they', 'he', and 'she'.
device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.
is defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly. it is an opinion expressed on the subject and is supported by the characters, plot ans setting
a literary device used to reference another object,person, place,or historical event outside of the work of literature.
where the story is narrated by one character at a time. This character may be speaking about him or herself
This is what the story or article is about
a character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the main character.
an appeal to ethics, and it is a means of convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader.
a quality of an experience in life or a work of art that stirs up emotions of pity, sympathy and sorrow.
Down
a literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces
The group of readers to whom this piece is directed.
it is an object representing another to give it an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant.
a long, serious, poetic narrative about a significant event, often featuring a hero.
language is only ever used between people who know each ... 'buddy' and 'bro'
as a character who is noble and brave and is affected by great events or admired for his achievements.
a claim made to offset another claim, especially one made by the defendant in a legal action.
is defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly.
The voice that tells the story.
a literary device that can be defined as a statement, sentence or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic.
the time and place in which the story takes place. The definition can also include social statuses, weather, historical period, and details about immediate surroundings.
Comparison using like or as
a language designed for use in situations in which natural language is unsuitable, as for example in when speaking to authority figures or used in compositions.
The attitude of the author.