Literary Term Complete

What is the definition of "alliteration"?

• when two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound

• The opponent or enemy of the main character, or protagonist

• words spoken to the audience by a character in a drama that are not supposed to be heard by the other characters onstage

• the means through which an author reveals a character's personality

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of "antagonist"?

• when two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound

• The opponent or enemy of the main character, or protagonist

• words spoken to the audience by a character in a drama that are not supposed to be heard by the other characters onstage

• the means through which an author reveals a character's personality

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of "characterization"?

• when two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound

• The opponent or enemy of the main character, or protagonist

• words spoken to the audience by a character in a drama that are not supposed to be heard by the other characters onstage

• the means through which an author reveals a character's personality

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of "aside"?

• when two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound

• The opponent or enemy of the main character, or protagonist

• words spoken to the audience by a character in a drama that are not supposed to be heard by the other characters onstage

• the means through which an author reveals a character's personality

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of "conflict"?

• a struggle between opposing forces

• the conversation between characters in a work of literature

• a character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of a story

• use of a word in another way other then its literal meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of "dialogue"?

• a struggle between opposing forces

• the conversation between characters in a work of literature

• a character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of a story

• use of a word in another way other then its literal meaning

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of "dynamic character"?

• a struggle between opposing forces

• the conversation between characters in a work of literature

• a character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of a story

• use of a word in another way other then its literal meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the definition of "figurative language"?

• a struggle between opposing forces

• the conversation between characters in a work of literature

• a character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of a story

• use of a word in another way other then its literal meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the definition of "hyperbole"?

• extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect

• language that portrays sensory experiences

• when something happens that is the reverse of what you expect

• main or important character

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is the definition of "imagery"?

• extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect

• language that portrays sensory experiences

• when something happens that is the reverse of what you expect

• main or important character

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5