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ELA Final Exam Terms

TermDefinition
simile a comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
metaphor a direct comparison between two things
hyperbole exaggeration
personification giving human qualities to something that is not human
alliteration repetition of consonant sounds
allusion a reference in a work of literature to something in another work of literature, history, mythology, or religion
dramatic irony When the audience knows something that the characters do not know
situational irony When the opposite of what is expected happens
verbal irony Saying the opposite of what is meant
imagery painting a picture with words that appeals to the senses
allegory story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden or symbolic meaning
satire the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices
theme the central message
setting the time and place a story occurs
flat character a character with only one set of traits
round character A well-developed, lifelike character that demonstrates multiple sides, traits, and emotions.
static character A character that stays the same throughout a work of literature
dynamic character A character that changes throughout the work of literature
mood the atmosphere or feeling in a work of literature
tone the author's attitude toward a subject or character
3rd person omniscient point of view When the narrator is not a character in the story and can reveal the thoughts and feelings of many characters
3rd person objective point of view When the narrator is not a character in the story and does not reveal the thoughts or feelings of the characters.
1st person point of view When the narrator is a character in the story
idiom A phrase that is not literal, and when taken literally does not make sense.
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