Literary Terms

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary term that refers to words that imitate natural sounds, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device where the plot is interrupted to go back in time, providing background or context to the current events.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is conflict in literature?

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Conflict is the central problem or struggle in a story, which drives the plot and character development.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author is writing a particular piece, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary technique used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and motivations of a character in a story.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is a literary device where a symbol is used to represent a larger idea or concept, such as a dove representing peace.