Literary Terms Vocab. Part 1

A word, in all caps, made from the first letters of a group of words, i.e. ASAP means "as soon as possible,"

• Acronym

• Apostrophe

• Alliteration

• Simile

The use of similar consonant sounds repeated at the beginning of words; i.e. The snake slithered around Sam's leg.

• Allusion

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Connotation

A reference in literature to something/someone well known or famous. They can be biblical, historical, literary, or cultural.

• Alliteration

• Symbol

• Allusion

• Anecdote

The character or force that opposes the main character in a story.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Dynamic Character

• Main Character

An essay written to argue a point supported by evidence combined with one's reasoning. Its goal is not to persuade, but to prove that one's points are valid and worthy of consideration.

• Personal Narrative

• Argumentative Essay

• Debate

• Quick Write

The act of creating and describing a character.

• Dynamic Character

• Protagonist

• Sensory Details

• Characterization

The highest point of suspense or interest in a story.

• Plot

• Climax

• Exposition

• Rising Action

The struggle between two opposing forces.

• Debate

• Argumentative Essay

• Conflict

• Climax

The "feeling" or emotional association that is attached to some words.

• Connotation

• Mood

• Tone

• Annotation

The dictionary definition of the word.

• Connotation

• Meaning

• Annotation

• Denotation