The repetition of initial consonant sounds. It’s used to draw attention to certain words or ideas, to imitate sounds, and to create musical effects. (e.g.: She sells seashells by the seashore.)

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art to enrich the reading experience by adding meaning “Chocolate was her Achilles’ heel.”

Important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what is to come and to help the reader anticipate the outcome

An object or idea that repeats itself throughout the novel (e.g.: The color red is a motif in The Giver (the red sled, Fiona’s hair, the books, the apple, etc.).

The opposite of what is expected happens (e.g.: A cat chasing a dog, a firehouse burning down, Pigeon Day being a part of Family Fest, etc.)

Person, place, or thing that represents something beyond itself (e.g.: A dove symbolizes peace, spring symbolizes rebirth, white symbolizes surrender or innocence, a rose symbolizes love, etc.)

A central message or lesson in a literary work. It can also be a statement about society or human nature. (e.g.: In The Giver, the author conveys that love is the most important emotion.) A theme is usually one to two sentences long.

Writing or speech that is not to be taken literally; examples include metaphor, simile, personification, and hyperbole

Comparing two unlike things NOT using “like” or “as” (e.g.: After the soccer game, my legs were rubber.)

A comparison of two unlike things, using “like” or “as” (e.g.: He’s as brave as a lion.)

Human qualities given to objects, animals, or ideas (e.g.: The flowers begged for water.)

A purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor (e.g.: I was so tired that I slept for a million years.)

The use of words that imitate sounds (e.g.: hiss, buzz, swish, and crunch)

The author’s use of words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses (e.g.: The tiny, red ant climbed up the broken twig. The sweet smell of freshly baked apple filled the air.)

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Literary Terms: P#1

List and Definitions of Literary Terms-Part #1

Term	Definition
Alliteration	The repetition of initial consonant sounds. It’s used to draw attention to certain words or ideas, to imitate sounds, and to create musical effects. (e.g.: She sells seashells by the seashore.)
Allusion	A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art to enrich the reading experience by adding meaning “Chocolate was her Achilles’ heel.”
Foreshadowing	Important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what is to come and to help the reader anticipate the outcome
Motif	An object or idea that repeats itself throughout the novel (e.g.: The color red is a motif in The Giver (the red sled, Fiona’s hair, the books, the apple, etc.).
Irony	The opposite of what is expected happens (e.g.: A cat chasing a dog, a firehouse burning down, Pigeon Day being a part of Family Fest, etc.)
Symbol	Person, place, or thing that represents something beyond itself (e.g.: A dove symbolizes peace, spring symbolizes rebirth, white symbolizes surrender or innocence, a rose symbolizes love, etc.)
Theme	A central message or lesson in a literary work. It can also be a statement about society or human nature. (e.g.: In The Giver, the author conveys that love is the most important emotion.) A theme is usually one to two sentences long.
Figurative language	Writing or speech that is not to be taken literally; examples include metaphor, simile, personification, and hyperbole
Metaphor	Comparing two unlike things NOT using “like” or “as” (e.g.: After the soccer game, my legs were rubber.)
Simile	A comparison of two unlike things, using “like” or “as” (e.g.: He’s as brave as a lion.)
Personification	Human qualities given to objects, animals, or ideas (e.g.: The flowers begged for water.)
Hyperbole	A purposeful exaggeration for emphasis or humor (e.g.: I was so tired that I slept for a million years.)
Onomatopoeia	The use of words that imitate sounds (e.g.: hiss, buzz, swish, and crunch)
Sensory imagery	The author’s use of words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses (e.g.: The tiny, red ant climbed up the broken twig. The sweet smell of freshly baked apple filled the air.)

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