Literary Terms

A word that represents the sound it makes.

• imagery

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• onomatopoeia

An extreme exaggeration.

• imagery

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

Comparing unlike objects without, using the words like or as.

• imagery

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• simile

Using the same sounding words many times in a sentence.

• imagery

• alliteration

• hyperbole

• simile

 Certain words used to create an image in the reader’s mind.

• imagery

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

Which conflict type is the character in the story having a problem with one or more of the other characters

• character vs nature

• character vs society

• character vs nature

• character vs character

A leading/main character that is good but has human flaws; usually the “hero”.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Static character

• Round character

A _____________________________has a complex personality and possesses various characteristics and traits.

• Round

• Flat

• Static

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

Sequence of related events that make up a story

A _____________________________does not grow or change during the story.

• Round

• Flat

• Static

• Protagonist