A speaker or writer's choice of words.

A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past event.

Suggesting, hinting, indicating, or showing what will occur later in a plot.

Descriptive phrases that appeal to a reader's senses.

The opposite of what is expected occurs.

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."

The main idea about life revealed in a literary work.

The attitude a writer takes or expresses toward the subject of a work, the characters in it or the audience.

The atmosphere of a piece of literature created by the author's word choice.

The most prominent character who opposes the protagonist.

The methods the writer uses to develop a character.

The struggle between two opposing forces or characters.

Language that communicates ideas beyond the ordinary meanings of words.

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without the use of specific words of comparison such as "like" or "as."

The reasons for a character's behavior.

The series of related events in a story or play.

The perspective from which a story is told.

The time and place a story occurs.

A person, place, thing, or event that represents an idea or concept beyond itself.

An expression that has meaning different from the words it is made from.

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Lit Terms

Question	Answer
Diction	A speaker or writer's choice of words.
Flashback	A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past event.
Foreshadowing	Suggesting, hinting, indicating, or showing what will occur later in a plot.
Imagery	Descriptive phrases that appeal to a reader's senses.
Irony	The opposite of what is expected occurs.
Simile	A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
Theme	The main idea about life revealed in a literary work.
Tone	The attitude a writer takes or expresses toward the subject of a work, the characters in it or the audience.
Mood	The atmosphere of a piece of literature created by the author's word choice.
Antagonist	The most prominent character who opposes the protagonist.
Characterization	The methods the writer uses to develop a character.
Conflict	The struggle between two opposing forces or characters.
Figurative Language	Language that communicates ideas beyond the ordinary meanings of words.
Metaphor	A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without the use of specific words of comparison such as "like" or "as."
Motivation	The reasons for a character's behavior.
Plot	The series of related events in a story or play.
Point of view	The perspective from which a story is told.
Setting	The time and place a story occurs.
Symbol	A person, place, thing, or event that represents an idea or concept beyond itself.
Idiom	An expression that has meaning different from the words it is made from.
Protagonist	The "hero" of the story.

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