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Literary Terms
Definitions of tools used by writers to convey meaning
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alliteration | a stylistic device in which a number of words, having the same first consonant sound, occur close together in a series |
| Flashback | interruptions that writers do to insert past events in order to provide background or context to the current events of a narrative |
| Imagery | to use figurative language to represent objects, actions and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses |
| Irony | a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words or a situation that may end up in quite a different way than what is generally anticipated |
| Simile | a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things with the help of the words “like” or “as”. |
| Metaphor | when you portray a person, place, thing, or an action as being something else, even though it is not actually that “something else" |
| Diction | the style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer |
| Hyperbole | an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis |
| Juxtaposition | a literary technique in which two or more ideas, places, characters and their actions are placed side by side in a narrative or a poem for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts |
| Motif | an object or idea that repeats itself throughout a literary work |
| Figurative Language | language in which figures of speech are used to make it effective, persuasive and impactful |
| Personification | a figure of speech in which a thing, an idea or an animal is given human attributes |
| Symbolism | one object representing another to give it an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant |
| Tone | an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience |
| Foreshadowing | a literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story |
| Allusion | a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance |
| Mood | a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions |
| Theme | a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly |
| Point of View | who is telling the story |
| Allegory | when abstract ideas and principles are described in terms of characters, figures and events |
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