the general idea or insight about life that a writer wishes to express. All of the elements of literary terms contribute to theme. A simple theme can often be stated in a single sentence.

Simile is the comparison of two unlike things using like or as.

Metaphor comparison of two unlike things using the verb "to be" and not using like or as as in a simile

Oxymoron is putting two contradictory words together.

Paradox reveals a kind of truth which at first seems contradictory. Two opposing ideas.

Hyperbole is exaggeration or overstatement.

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. also imitative harmony

Alliteration is the repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words.

Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds but not consonant sounds as in consonance.

the usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings or the meaning of another word similar in sound.

an idiom or idiomatic expression refers to a construction or expression in one language that cannot be matched or directly translated word-for-word in another language

is the struggle found in fiction. Conflict/Plot may be internal or external and is best seen in (1) Man in conflict with another Man: (2) Man in conflict in Nature; (3) Man in conflict with self.

Allusion is a brief reference to a person, event, or place, real or ficticious, or to a work of art. Casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event.An allusion may be drawn from history, geography, literature, or religion.

In drama, the presentation of essential information regarding what has occurred prior to the beginning of the play.

The part of a drama which begins with the exposition and sets the stage for the climax.

The falling action is the series of events which take place after the climax.

The hero or central character of a literary work

A person or force which opposes the protagonist in a literary work.

the principal character of a play, novel, etc.

A protagonist who comes to a bad end as a result of his own behavior, usually cased by a specific personality disorder or character flaw.

a tragedy is a type of drama which is the story of one person,hero.The story depicts the trouble part of the hero's life in which a total reversal of fortune comes upon a person who formerly stood in high degree, apparently secure, sometimes even happy.

giving human qualities to animals or objects.

A device in literature where an object represents an idea.

A form of sneering criticism in which disapproval is often expressed as ironic praise.

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Literary Terms

Question	Answer
Theme	the general idea or insight about life that a writer wishes to express. All of the elements of literary terms contribute to theme. A simple theme can often be stated in a single sentence.
Simile	Simile is the comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
Metaphor	Metaphor comparison of two unlike things using the verb "to be" and not using like or as as in a simile
Oxymoron	Oxymoron is putting two contradictory words together.
Paradox	Paradox reveals a kind of truth which at first seems contradictory. Two opposing ideas.
Hyperbole	Hyperbole is exaggeration or overstatement.
Onomatopoeia	Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. also imitative harmony
Alliteration	Alliteration is the repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words.
Assonance	Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds but not consonant sounds as in consonance.
Pun	the usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings or the meaning of another word similar in sound.
idiom	an idiom or idiomatic expression refers to a construction or expression in one language that cannot be matched or directly translated word-for-word in another language
Conflict	is the struggle found in fiction. Conflict/Plot may be internal or external and is best seen in (1) Man in conflict with another Man: (2) Man in conflict in Nature; (3) Man in conflict with self.
Allusion	Allusion is a brief reference to a person, event, or place, real or ficticious, or to a work of art. Casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event.An allusion may be drawn from history, geography, literature, or religion.
Exposition	In drama, the presentation of essential information regarding what has occurred prior to the beginning of the play.
Rising action	The part of a drama which begins with the exposition and sets the stage for the climax.
Climax	the turning point in the play
Falling action	The falling action is the series of events which take place after the climax.
Protagonist	The hero or central character of a literary work
Antagonist	A person or force which opposes the protagonist in a literary work.
Genre	A literary type or form
Hero	the principal character of a play, novel, etc.
Tragic hero	A protagonist who comes to a bad end as a result of his own behavior, usually cased by a specific personality disorder or character flaw.
Tragedy	a tragedy is a type of drama which is the story of one person,hero.The story depicts the trouble part of the hero's life in which a total reversal of fortune comes upon a person who formerly stood in high degree, apparently secure, sometimes even happy.
Personification	giving human qualities to animals or objects.
Symbolism	A device in literature where an object represents an idea.
sarcasm	A form of sneering criticism in which disapproval is often expressed as ironic praise.

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