Honors 9 literary terms

Definition of Alliteration

• Alliteration is the use of rhyming words in poetry.
• Alliteration refers to the repetition of vowel sounds in a sentence.
• Alliteration is a literary device that involves the use of metaphors.
• Alliteration is the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connect words

Definition of antagonist

• the opposing force that the main character protagonists faces.

• A character that supports the protagonist.
• A setting that enhances the story. And brings attention to the plot.

• A plot twist that resolves the conflict.

Definition of Biography

• A biography is a summary of a person's achievements only.
• A biography is a fictional story about a person's life written by someone else

• A biography is a collection of quotes from a person.
• A biography is a account of a person's life written by someone else.

Definition of characterization

• Characterization is the summary of a story's events.
• Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

• Characterization refers to the author's writing style throughout the book and changes made.

• Characterization is the analysis of a plot's structure.

Definition of Climax

• The climax is the peak of tension and excitement in a narrative.

• The climax is the setting where the story takes place.
• The climax is the resolution of the plot's conflicts.
• The climax is the introduction of characters in a story.

Definition of Conflict

• A disagreement or argument between individuals or groups.

• A mutual understanding that resolves differences.
• A harmonious agreement between individuals or groups.
• A peaceful coexistence without any disagreements.

Definition of Connotation

• Connotation is the literal meaning of a word.
• Connotation refers to the grammatical function of a word.
• Connotation is the synonym of a word.
• Connotation is an idea or feeling in addition to its actual meaning.

Definition of Denotation

• The synonym of a word.
• The literal meaning of a word.
• The historical context of a word.
• The emotional connotation of a word.

Definition of Dialogue

• A debate between opposing sides the story going on.

• A written essay on a topic of one person talking.

• A monologue by a single person.
• A conversation between two or more people.

Definition of Direct Object

• A direct object is an adjective that modifies a noun.
• A direct object is a verb that describes an action of somthing.

• A direct object is a phrase that indicates time.
• A direct object is a noun phrase that receives the action of a verb.