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Literary Terms
Byfield English 30
| Definition | Definition |
|---|---|
| Metaphor | A comparison between two unlike things with the intent of giving added meaning to one of them. Metaphor is one of the most important forms of figurative language. Unlike a simile, a metaphor does not use a connective word such as like, as, than, or resem |
| Simile | A comparison made between two dissimilar things through the use of a specific word of comparison such as Like, as, than, or resembles. The comparison must be between two essentially unlike things. |
| Allegory | Prose or verse in which the objects, events or people are presented symbolically, so that the story conveys a meaning other than and deeper than the actual incident or characters described. Often, the form is used to teach a moral lesson. |
| Allusion | A figure of speech making casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event |
| Dynamic Character | A character who undergoes an important and basic change in personality or outlook. |
| Foil | A character who sets off another character by contrast. For example, having an angry character talking to a happy one. |
| Foreshadowing | The use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest what action is to come. Foreshadowing helps to build suspense in a story because it suggests what is about to happen. |
| Imagery | Language that appeals to any sense or any combination of the senses. |
| Irony | A contrast or an incongruity between what is stated and what is really meant, or between what is expected to happen and what actually does happen. Two kinds of irony are: 1) verbal irony, in which a writer or speaker says one thing and means something ent |
| Connotation | The emotion or association that a word or phrase may arouse. Connotation is distinct from denotation, which is the literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase. |
| Diction | A writer’s choice of words, particularly for clarity, effectiveness, and precision. A writer’s diction can be formal or informal, abstract or concrete. In attempting to choose the "right word", writers must think of their subject and audience |
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