PPT-Words to know Literary Terms

SUSPENSE The uncertainty or anxiety we feel about what is going to happen next in a story Characterization The process of revealing the personality of a character Direct characterization we are told directly what the character is like . 2014-2015. Alliteration. stylistic device in which a number of words, having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a . series. “From forth the fatal loins of these two foes. ; A . EOCT Vocabulary. For every term, you should have…. The term listed. Definition. Example used in context. Visual aid. Allegory. Allegory. is a demonstrative form of representation explaining meaning other than the words that are spoken. Allegory communicates its message by means of symbolic figures, actions or symbolic representation. Allegory is generally treated as a figure of rhetoric, but an allegory does not have to be expressed in language: briefly, an allegory is a device used to present an idea, principle or meaning, which can be presented in literary form, such as a poem or novel, or in visual form, such as in painting or drawing. EOCT Vocabulary. Allegory. Allegory. . Allegory. . communicates its message by means of symbolic figures, actions or symbolic representation. . Alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of identical beginning consonant sounds.. English novel Engl2349. . Dr. Sami S. . Breem. Plot. . plot/events/actions. . Aristotle’s plot-line/structure/diagram. introduction/exposition. . rising action/development. . climax/turning point. Vocab, & Grammar: . Practice AP Test #1. Multiple Choice. Do You Know:. PARALLELISM. Rhetorical and Literary Terms. PARALLELISM. is recurrent syntactical similarity. Several parts of a sentence or several sentences are expressed similarly to show that the ideas in the parts or sentences are equal in importance. Parallelism also adds balance and rhythm and, most importantly, clarity to the sentence.. Literary Term. to Know. and Love. Metonymy:. . a figure of speech consisting of the use of the name of one thing for that of another of which it is an . attribute or with which it is associated . (as “crown” in “lands belonging to the crown”) . Story Elements. Character. Characterization: refers to a characters personality or the method by which the writer reveals this personality.. Direct Characterization: the writer tells you directly about the character.. Take out excerpt from . I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Even the title is a metaphor!). Refer to your literary devices notes. After reading, you will identify the figurative language/literary devices by color coding.. You need to keep up with your . Vocabulary Notebook. . Don’t lose your terms! You might be able to use them – . be RESPONSIBLE!!. We will use the following terms:. Character Antagonist Protagonist. polysyndeton. Sentence which uses a conjunction with NO commas to separate the items in a series.. X and Y and Z. PROTAGONIST. THE CENTRAL CHARACTER IN A STORY, THE ONE WHO INITIATES OR DRIVES THE ACTION; . Figurative Language . Describing something by comparing it with something else. Any language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words in order to furnish new effects or fresh insights into an idea or a subject.. WHAT IS. A reference to a historical figure, place, or event?. A reference to a historical figure, place, or event.. ALLUSION . The teams competed in a David and Goliath struggle. .. ALLUSION . WHAT IS. Terms and Words to Know and Love #6 Literary Term to Know and Love Pun: a play on words, often achieved through the use of words with similar sounds but different meanings. (homonyms) Literary Term to Know and Love Literary Terms and Examples Symbolism: Using a symbol- a word or object that stands for an idea. What’s your example?? Foreshadowing: hints and clues that tip the reader off as to what is to come later in the work