Literary Terms Flashcards

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Tone

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The emotional quality of a work of literature; the author’s attitude toward the topic.

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Imagery

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Words that create a distinct picture in your mind.

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Metaphor

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Comparison that does not use like or as; often reveals the author’s message.

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Simile

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A comparison that does use like or as.

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Personification

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When a writer gives human characteristics to something that is not alive.

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Plot

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The main events of the story.

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Conflict and Resolution

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Conflict is the main problem of the story and must have two forces at odds. Resolution is the end of the conflict.

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Characterization

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All the descriptions that give a character unique qualities, including appearance, speech, thoughts, behavior.

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Title

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The name of the work of literature. Put quote around the title of a poem and underline the title of a book.

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Author

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The creator of the work of literature. Remember poets write poems!