Literary Terms Sem 1 Part 1

What is personification?

• a word that mimics a sound
• repetition of consonant sounds
• using symbols to represent something
• Giving human-like traits to non-living objects

A direct representation or a comparison where one thing is another

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Onomatopoeia
• Pun

A passing reference to a well-known person, place, or thing from history or literature. "He thinks he's a real Romeo, doesn't he?"

• Illusion

• Allusion

• Alliteration

• Symbolism

When a character is in conflict with themselves and a decision they need to make.

• Internal Conflict
• External Conflict
• Person vs. Person
• Person vs. Society

Which point of view uses pronouns such as "I" and "me"?

• Second person
• Third person limited
• Third person omniscient
• First person

Who opposes the protagonist or main character?

• antagonist

• supporting character

• mentor

• trickster

What is main character of a story called?

• supporting character

• protagonist

• antagonist

• point of view

What is the time and place where a story occurs called?

• tone

• inciting incident

• plot

• setting

What is the set up of the story that tells a little bit about the character, the setting, and conflict?

• introduction

• inciting incident

• exposition

• plot

What is the series of conflicts or problems before the most exciting part of the story called?

• inciting incident

• falling action

• rising action

• resolution