Irony is when something happens that is different from what we expect or from what it seems to mean.

Situational irony happens when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.

Verbal irony is when someone says one thing but means the opposite (often sarcastic).

Dramatic irony happens when the reader or audience knows something that the character does not.

Mood is the feeling or emotion a reader gets while reading a story.

Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject or characters.

The theme is the big idea or message the author wants readers to learn about life or people.

Foreshadowing is when an author gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

Suspense is the feeling of excitement or tension that makes the reader want to keep reading.

A flashback is when a story goes back in time to show an event that happened earlier.

An event is something that happens in a story.

A series is a group of connected events that happen in a specific order in a story.

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Literary Terms List

Term	Definition
Irony	Irony is when something happens that is different from what we expect or from what it seems to mean.
Situational Irony	Situational irony happens when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.
Verbal Irony	Verbal irony is when someone says one thing but means the opposite (often sarcastic).
Dramatic Irony	Dramatic irony happens when the reader or audience knows something that the character does not.
Mood	Mood is the feeling or emotion a reader gets while reading a story.
Tone	Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject or characters.
Theme	The theme is the big idea or message the author wants readers to learn about life or people.
Foreshadowing	Foreshadowing is when an author gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
Suspense	Suspense is the feeling of excitement or tension that makes the reader want to keep reading.
Flashback	A flashback is when a story goes back in time to show an event that happened earlier.
Event	An event is something that happens in a story.
Series (of Events)	A series is a group of connected events that happen in a specific order in a story.

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