Literary Terms 1

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Onomatopoeia

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The use of words that imitate or suggest their meaning, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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Point of View

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The method of narration or vantage point from which a story is told, including first person, third person limited, and omniscient.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing characters or forces, which drives the plot of a story.

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Foreshadowing

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The use of clues or hints to suggest events that will occur later in the plot.

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Metaphor

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An imaginative comparison between two unlike things, stating that one thing is another, e.g., 'Time is a thief'.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work, often reflecting on human nature or society.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'as brave as a lion'.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects, e.g., 'The wind whispered through the trees'.