Lit Terms Flashcards
(46 cards)
the repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words
alliteration
a major division within a play
act
a point-by-point comparison of two items
analogy
a force working against the main character
antagonist
a writers account of his or her own life
autobiography
a type of narrative poem that tells a story
ballad
the true account of a persons life written by another person
biography
a list of related books and other materials used to write a text
bibliography
the people, animals, or creatures who take part in action in the work of literature
character
the most important characters
central characters
the less important characters, the story is not centered on them
minor characters
a character who undergoes important changes as the plot unfolds
dynamic characters
a character that remains the same throughout the story
static character
the way a writer creates and develops characters, behavioral, physical, mental, and emotional traits
characterization
an overused expression
cliche
the greatest point if interest in a story or play where the conflict is being resolved
climax
a struggle between opposing forces
conflict
the ideas or feelings associated with a word
connotation
the believability or trustworthiness of a source
credibility
a words dictionary definition
denotation
a written conversation between two or more characters
dialogue
a daily recording of a writers thoughts
diary
a form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience
drama
an opinion piece
editorial
