Legend: Literary Terms

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Point of View
The perspective from which a story is narrated (first-person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient).
The main character's journey throughout the story.
The setting and time period in which the story takes place.
The underlying message or moral of the story.
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Tone
The author’s attitude toward the subject, audience, or character, conveyed through stylistic choices.
A type of literary device used to create imagery.
The main idea or theme of a literary work.
The emotional response evoked in the reader by the text.
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Characterization
The process of creating a plot in a story.
The representation of a character’s traits, motives, and psychological makeup within a story, shown through direct description or through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
The sequence of events that make up a story.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Pathetic Fallacy
A literary device where nature reflects human emotions, such as an 'angry storm' when a character is furious.
A type of irony where the opposite of what is expected occurs.
A form of symbolism that uses objects to represent ideas.
A technique that involves exaggeration for emphasis.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Diction
The author's choice of words, which affects tone, style, and meaning.
A type of figurative language used to create imagery.
The overall message or theme of a literary work.
The structure and organization of a written piece.
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Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to create vivid mental pictures.
A type of figurative language that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
A narrative technique that involves the use of dialogue to convey character thoughts.
A literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Internal Conflict
A psychological struggle within the mind of a character, often involving moral dilemmas, desires, or emotions.
A physical battle between two characters in a story.
A conflict between a character and an external force, such as nature or society.
A disagreement between two characters that leads to a resolution.
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