a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

the creation or construction of a fictional character a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

Direct Characterization

Author states directly the character traits

indirect characterization

Author reveals the character traits through interactions and dialogue

the author's attitude toward a subject

the emotional response that a writer wants to give the reader in a creative, persuasive or personal piece of writing

the word means it's real dictionary meaning

the word does not mean the dictionary meaning

a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.

something that represents something else

comparing two things with another literary thing

the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

secondary sources are the result of someone else's contemplation and synthesis of primary sources.

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Literary terms definitions

Question	Answer
Analogy	a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Simile	a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
metaphor	a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Characterization	the creation or construction of a fictional character a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
Direct Characterization	Author states directly the character traits
indirect characterization	Author reveals the character traits through interactions and dialogue
Tone	the author's attitude toward a subject
mood	the emotional response that a writer wants to give the reader in a creative, persuasive or personal piece of writing
Diction	authors word choice
Connotation	the word means it's real dictionary meaning
Denotation	the word does not mean the dictionary meaning
flashback	a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.
Foreshadowing	Author warns of a future event
symbolism	something that represents something else
Allusion	comparing two things with another literary thing
Alliteration	the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
Imagery	visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
Jargon	special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.
Colloquial language	used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
Secondary Source	secondary sources are the result of someone else's contemplation and synthesis of primary sources.

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