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| 2807784377 | Allegory | A rhetorical device where a metaphor is used to convey a more abstract idea. EX: Avatar movie~ Pandora=Amazon rainforest | 0 | |
| 2807784378 | Allusion | A figure of speech where the author hints to a subject matter (place, event, or literary work) by using a passing reference. EX: She acted like a Scrooge | 1 | |
| 2807784379 | Anastrophe | A literary device where the noun is followed by the adjective to create a dramatic impact. EX: Intelligent she was not | 2 | |
| 2807784380 | Anthropomorphism | The act of lending a human quality, emotion, or ambition to a non-human object or being in order to increase the level of relativity between the two. EX: Puss in Boots | 3 | |
| 2807784381 | Antithesis | Employing two sentences of contrasting meanings in close proximity to one another in order to create a stark contrast or a balance between opposite qualities. EX: One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. | 4 | |
| 2807784382 | Archetype | A literary device that is a reference to a thing that has served as a prototype of its kind and has come to be used over and over again. EX: Gandolf as a mentor. | 5 | |
| 2807784383 | Assonance | A repetition of sounds produced by vowels within a sentence or phrase. It is a kind of alliteration. EX: He went here and there and everywhere. | 6 | |
| 2807784384 | Authorial intrusion | A literary device where the author writing the story steps away from the text and speaks out to the reader, establishing a direct one to one relationship between the writer and the reader. EX: Breaking the fourth wall. | 7 | |
| 2807784385 | Bildungsroman | A form of storytelling where the plot is based on the overall growth of the central character throughout the timeline of the story. EX: The protagonist begins with views that are in contrast to the other character's in the story and then fights his way through to achieve them. | 8 | |
| 2807784386 | Cacophony | The use of words and phrases that imply strong, harsh sounds within the passage in order to create a disturbing, objectionable atmosphere. EX: I detest war because cause of war is always trivial. | 9 | |
| 2807784387 | Circumlocution | A form of writing where the writer uses exaggeratedly long and complex sentences to convey a meaning that could have otherwise been conveyed through a much simpler sentence. It attempts to leave the reader guessing and grasping at the actual meaning. EX: Found in many of Shakespeare's works. | 10 | |
| 2807784388 | Deus ex Machina | A literary device that occurs when an implausible concept/character is brought into the story in order to make the conflict resolve, bringing about a pleasing solution. EX: The Odyssey (gods solve all the problems) | 11 | |
| 2807784389 | Diction | The distinctive tone of an author's writings, including the mood, attitude, dialect, and style of writing. | 12 | |
| 2807784390 | Doppelganger | A character in the story that is actually a copy of a genuine character but with vastly different spirits and intentions. EX: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | 13 | |
| 2807784391 | Euphony | A literary device using phrases and words to create pleasant sounds. EX: Seasons of mist and mellow fruitfulness | 14 | |
| 2807784392 | Foil | Another character in a story who contrasts with the main character, usually to highlight one of their attributes. EX: Voldemort vs Harry | 15 | |
| 2807784393 | Hyperbole | A literary device where the author uses specific words and phrases that exaggerate and overemphasize the message of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect. EX: I've told you a million times! | 16 | |
| 2807784394 | Internal Rhyme | A practice of forming a rhyme in only one single line of verse. EX: I went to town to buy a gown. | 17 | |
| 2807784395 | Inversion | The practice of changing the conventional placement of words for the purpose of laying emphasis on a line. EX: The soldier strong. | 18 | |
| 2807784396 | Irony | Playing around with words so that the meaning implied by a sentence is actually different from the literal meaning. EX: The Titanic was supposed to be unsinkable. | 19 | |
| 2807784397 | Juxtaposition | A literary device where the author places contrasting ideas parallel to another in order to highlight the contrast between the two and compare them. EX: The young and the old. | 20 | |
| 2807784398 | Malapropism | The ridiculous misuse of words, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound. EX: Rainy weather can be hard on the sciences. | 21 | |
| 2807784399 | Metaphor | A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as. EX: He was as graceful as a cat. | 22 | |
| 2807784400 | Mood | The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece, within the setting. | 23 | |
| 2807784401 | Motif | A recurring important idea or image that can be expressed as a single word or fragmentary phrase. EX: Friendship in Harry Potter | 24 | |
| 2807784402 | Negative Capability | The belief that some matters might have to be left unsolved and uncertain, adding romanticism and specialty to a concept. EX: Why can't you give birth on the island in Lost? | 25 | |
| 2807784403 | Onomatopoeia | Where sounds are spelled out as words. EX: BANG! | 26 | |
| 2807784404 | Metonymy | The practice of not using the formal word for an object or subject and instead referring to it by a synonym. EX: The pen (words) is mightier than the sword (force). | 27 | |
| 2807784405 | Oxymoron | A contradiction in terms. EX: Jumbo shrimp | 28 | |
| 2807784406 | Paradox | Where a situation is created which cannot possibly exist because different elements of it cancel each other out. EX: The major flaw in the movie Interstellar | 29 | |
| 2807784407 | Parallelism | Use of similar or identical language, structures, events, or ideas in different parts of a text. EX: Like father, like son. | 30 | |
| 2807784408 | Periodic Structure | A particular placement of sentence elements, lending a flair of drama and romanticism. EX: Placing the main clause of the sentence at the end instead of at the beginning so that the sentence's meaning does not become clear to the reader until they reach the last part. | 31 | |
| 2807784409 | Periphrasis | The use of excessive language to convey a meaning that could otherwise be told in a more direct manner. It is used to create a grander effect, to beat around the bush, and to draw attention away from the crux of the message being conveyed. EX: I am going to vs I will. | 32 | |
| 2807784410 | Personification | Where inanimate objects or abstract concepts are seemingly endowed with human self-awareness. EX: The wind whistled. | 33 | |
| 2807784411 | Plot | Sequence of events in a story. | 34 | |
| 2807784412 | Point-of-View | The identity of the narrative voice. EX: 3rd person limited | 35 | |
| 2807784413 | Polyptoton | A rhetorical repetition of the same root word, but in different forms. EX: Lovi, lovis, and lovem are derived from a root word "love". | 36 | |
| 2807784414 | Protagonist | The main character in a story, the one with whom the reader is meant to identify. EX: Harry Potter | 37 | |
| 2807784415 | Pun | A play on words where a word is used to convey two meanings at the same time. EX: Santa's helpers are known as subordinate Clauses. | 38 | |
| 2807784416 | Repetition | Where a specific word, phrase, or structure is repeated several times, to emphasize a particular idea. EX: Every day, every night, in every way, I am getting better and better | 39 | |
| 2807784417 | Satire | the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose or criticize others' opinions. EX: John Stewart | 40 | |
| 2807784418 | Sentimentality | Excessive tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia. | 41 | |
| 2807784419 | Setting | The time and place where a story occurs. EX: Hogwarts, 1997 | 42 | |
| 2807784420 | Simile | An indirect relationship where one thing is expressed as being similar to another. It usually contain the words "like" or "as," but not always. EX: She was like a flowing river. | 43 | |
| 2807784421 | Situational Irony | Occurs when actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected. EX: A EMT takes an ambulance for a joy ride and accidentally hits an injured motorist. | 44 | |
| 2807784422 | Speaker | The "voice" of a poet, not to be confused with the poet himself. EX: The man in The Road not Taken. | 45 | |
| 2807784423 | Structure | The manner in which the various elements of a story are assembled. | 46 | |
| 2807784424 | Subtext | What a character means by what he says when there is a disparity between diction and intended meaning. EX: (Reads joke) "Now my keyboard is covered in water!" AKA the joke was funny. | 47 | |
| 2807784425 | Symbolism | The use of specific, tangible objects or images to represent abstract ideas. EX: Time is money. | 48 | |
| 2807784426 | Synesthesia | The depiction of a strong connection, link, or bond between the different senses. EX: The sun is silent. | 49 | |
| 2807784427 | Syntax | The actual way in which words and sentences are placed together in the writing. | 50 | |
| 2807784428 | Theme | The main idea or message conveyed by the piece, generally stated as a complete sentence. EX: The theme of The Giver is the significance of memory to human life. | 51 | |
| 2807784429 | Tone | The apparent emotional state of the speaker as conveyed through the language of the piece. | 52 | |
| 2807784430 | Tragedy | Occurs where a story ends with a negative or unfortunate outcome which was essentially avoidable, usually caused by a flaw in the central character's personality. EX: Romeo and Juliet both die because of their love. | 53 | |
| 2807784431 | Tragic Hero / Tragic Figure | A protagonist who comes to a bad end as a result of his own behavior, usually caused by a specific personality disorder or character flaw. EX: Dumbledore dies to save Harry. | 54 | |
| 2807784432 | Tragic Flaw | The single characteristic (usually negative) or personality disorder which causes the downfall of the protagonist. EX: Infatuation is the downfall of Romeo. | 55 | |
| 2807784433 | Understatement | A statement in which the literal sense of what is said falls short of the magnitude of what is being talked about. EX: Saying "I did okay" after receiving top marks on a test. | 56 | |
| 2807784434 | Unreliable Narrator | A character whose telling of the story is not completely accurate or credible due to problems with the character's mental state or maturity. EX: Nick Carraway in the Great Gatsby. | 57 | |
| 2807784435 | Verbal Irony | Occurs where the meaning is intended to be the exact opposite of what the words actually mean. EX: Clear as dirt. | 58 |
