Lester's Lit Terms

Symbolic device in which characters or events in a story represent or symbolize ideas and concepts. 

• Alliteration
• Allusion
• Allegory
• Analogy

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Repetition of an initial consonant sound. This literary term is often used in poetry. 

• Allegory
• Alliteration
• Antithesis
• Archetype

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

A figure of speech where the author refers to a subject matter such as a person, place, event, or literary work in a passing reference. It is up to the reader to make a connection to the subject being mentioned. 

• Antagonist
• Alliteration
• Analogy
• Allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

An extremely popular form of literary device wherein the writer jumbles up parts of the word to create a new word. It is a type of wordplay! 

• Archetype
• Anagram
• Anthropomorphism
• Allegory

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification. 

• Apostrophe
• Analogy
• Antithesis
• Archetype

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

A character, group of characters, or institution that opposes the protagonist or main character. 

• Anti-hero
• Antagonist
• Apostrophe
• Anagram

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

A central character who lacks conventional heroic qualities. They blur the line between hero and villain. 

• Anti-Hero
• Archetype
• Analogy
• Anthology

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Occurs when a human quality, emotion or ambition is given to a non-human object or being. 

• Allegory
• Anthropomorphism
• Atmosphere
• Archetype

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Used when the writer puts two sentences of contrasting meanings close to one another. 

• Allegory
• Antithesis
• Alliteration
• Allusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

A figure of speech in which the speaker addresses an object, concept, or person (often absent) that is unable to respond. 

• Analogy
• Alliteration
• Allegory
• Apostrophe

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4