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Literary Terms. By: Kaulyn Loe. Metaphor. A figurative comparison that does not use “like” or “as” Example: The lightning danced in the sky. Analogy. A comparison of two things Example: glove is to hand as hat is to head. Dialogue. The written conversation between two or more characters - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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LITERARY TERMS
By: Kaulyn Loe
Metaphor A figurative comparison that does not
use “like” or “as” Example: The lightning danced in the
sky.
Analogy A comparison of two things Example: glove is to hand as hat is to
head
Dialogue The written conversation between two or
more characters Example: “Hi, I’m Sally. It’s nice to meet
you,” she said. “Hi, Sally. I’m Bob,” he replied.
Fact A statement that is true or can be
proven Example: America gained its
independence from England in 1776.
Opinion A statement that requires value judgment; what
someone thinks or believes Example: That movie is the coolest movie ever!
Symbolism The use of a concrete object to represent an idea Example: The Star of David represents the Jews.
Simile A figurative comparison that uses like or
as Example: She was as nervous as a cat in
a room full of rocking chairs.
Inform To use writing to provide factual
information about a topic Example: I’m reading a book about the
Civil War
Multiple-Meaning Word A word that has more than one meaning Example: Sometimes you fall because
someone tripped you. They will start school in the fall.
Conflict The problem or complications in a story Example: the Three Little Pigs vs. the Big
Bad Wolf
Denotative Meaning The dictionary meaning of a word Example: flabbergasted-to overcome
with surprise and bewilderment
Attitude The feelings of a character as reflected
in the selection Example: happy, sad, worried
Sources http://quizlet.com/867596/taks-vocab-
ela-flash-cards/