Literary Terms Flashcards 2

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Iambic pentameter

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A type of poetic meter with five iambs per line, commonly used in Shakespearean plays.

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Characterization

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The process by which an author reveals the personality of a character.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Myth

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A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or events, that explains a natural or social phenomenon.

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Prologue

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An introductory section of a literary work, often setting the scene or providing background information.

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Pun

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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Consonance

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The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words in a phrase or sentence.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often a hero or heroine.

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Allegory

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A narrative in which characters and events represent abstract ideas or moral qualities.

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Connotation

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The implied or suggested meaning associated with a word beyond its literal definition.