Lit Term #1-10

The words an author chooses (usually to show tone)

• diction

• dialogue

• dialect

• diagram

A particular way of speaking that is unique to a social class or region

• dialect

• dialogue

• diction

• diagram

The words a character speaks in a text

(Fancy word for discussion)

• dialect

• dialogue

• diction

• diagram

any word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of another, not meant to be taken literally

(Choose two)

• figure of speech

• figurative language

• idiom

• dialect

An example would be "It's raining cats and dogs!"

• similie

• idiom

• dialect

• theme

The type of characterization when things about the character are told to us.

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• static characterization

• dynamic characterization

The type of characterization when things are inferred or concluded about a character

• round characterization

• flat characterization

• indirection characterization

• direct characterization

The way an author reveals information about a character

• story arc

• theme

• characterization

• figurative language

A work that ridicules the shortcomings of people or society in order to bring about change

• satire

• parody

• figure of speech

• characterization

A work that makes fun of another work by imitating some aspects of the original piece's style

• satire

• parody

• idiom

• story arc