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Literary Terms

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Monologue is a long speech given by one character usually to another character(s).
The author's fictional personalities in a story.
When a writer recreates a well known story or script in a comical way.
The attitude of the author toward his subject or toward the reader .
A contrast between what is said and what is really meant, OR between what is expected to happen and what really happens.
An author creates a role or personality that a character becomes.
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
The time, place, and environment in which the story takes place.
Words that are used to represent sound.
When a word has a cultural or social meaning beyond the actual meaning of the word.
To use a word or phrase in a humorous was. A play on words.
The highest point of action of the story where the conflict is the worst.
The beginning of the story where the characters and setting are introduced.
Two words that don't seem to go together which creates an image. "sweet sorrow"
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A narration or description that has meaning beyond the actual meaning and it may represent an abstract idea. (eg. courage, hope, faith, etc.)
When a story leaves the present and goes back in time to explain an event or give background information
The story line.
When a character is speaking to himself/herself alone.
a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
An exaggeration for effect in literature.
Man vs., Man and Man vs. Society are types of_________ in a story.
When a character, usually the hero, is brought to its end because of he/she’s own failed character trait.
The use of animals, elements, objects, places, or color to represent something else.
The rival of the main character, usually the villain.
When a word has a double meaning.
The main character of a story, usually a hero.
Where the conflict of the story is introduced.
Comparing two things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as".
a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something. The "ah-ha" moment.
The type of art, literature, or music characterized by a specific form, content and style.
Doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention; a story ending that is unclear or has multiple interpretations.
A reference to a well known person, place, event, story or a well known work of art.
The main idea or message of the story.
A sanctioned or accepted body or group of related works.