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The Process by which the personality of a fictitious
character is revealed by the use of descriptive adjectives,
phrases, or epithets.
Direct characterizationcharacterization irony
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of
its literal meaning
irony Indirect characterization diction
The writer reveals information about a character and his personality
through that character’s thoughts, words, and actions, along with how
other characters respond to that character including what they think
and say about him.
Indirect characterizationallegoryframe
A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete
or material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the
guise of another.
allegoryframefiction
Fantastic stories about marvel-filled adventures, often of a knight errant portrayed as
having heroic qualities, who goes on a quest.
epic Medieval romances romances
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language,
celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero
romance Satirical essayepic
A style of writing that criticizes or pokes fun at a subject. Often uses such devices as
hyperbole and irony to get his point across. Often aimed at political candidates,
celebrities or situations that are absurd. The writer often seeks to provide relevant, useful,
eye opening info within the scope of his essay.
style essaySatirical essay
A completely unexpected revelation or turn of plot at the conclusion of a story or play
endingfinaleSurprise ending
An ending in which events turn out well for a sympathetic
protagonist
Surprise ending endingHappy ending
The condition of a successful literary work whereby all its
elements work together for the achievement of a central
purpose
unity Unhappy endingArtistic unity
A situation in which an author gives the plot a twist or turn
unjustified by preceding action or by the characters involved
Literature manipulation ironyPlot manipulation
Written by someone with serious artistic intentions who hopes to broaden, deepen, and sharpen the reader’s awareness of life.
fiction
Science fiction
Literary fiction
Stereotypical figures who have recurred so often in fiction that
we recognize them at once
Static character characterStock character
Remains essentially the same person from the beginning of the
story to the end.
Stock characterDeveloping character
Static character
Undergoes a distinct change of character, personality or outlook
charactertheme
Developing or dynamic character
The story is told in the third person by a narrator whose
knowledge and prerogatives are unlimited
Point of view Dynamic characterOmniscient point of view
The story is told from the viewpoint of one character in the
story.
Point of view
Classic point of view Limited point of view
is a narrative mode that seeks to portray an individual's point of view by
giving the written equivalent of the character's thought processes, either in
a loose interior monologue, or in connection to his or her actions.
monologue speechStream of consciousness
The author disappears into one of the characters
Point of view 2nd person point of view
First person point of view
is a figurative mode of representation conveying
meaning other than the verbal
plot fiction
allegory
Any force in a story of a play that is in the conflict with the
protagonist
protagonist
Central theme antagonist
The quality in a story or play that makes the reader eager to
discover what happens next and how it will end
mystery Sci-fisuspense
An unusual set of circumstances for which the reader craves an
explanation; used to create suspense
suspenseconflict
mystery
The repetition of all sounds, beginning with the accented vowel, in two or more words
meter
alliteration
rhyme
The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of
its literal meaning
Verbal irony Situational ironyirony
Of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially a
metaphor; metaphorical and not literal
figuration
syntax
Figurative language
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