English Literature words

words and phrases that evoke the sense

reference to a well known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

association that people get when they hear or read a word

the dictionary definition

extreme exaggeration

poem meant to be sung that tells a story

non-human is given human characteristics

a comparison using like or as

implied comparison not using like or as

anything that stands or represents something else

a character in conflict with teh main character

main character of story

point of story where conflict no longer exists
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point of highest action

struggle between oppposing forces

difference between expectations and reality; unexpectes happens

atmosphere of a story determined by the reader

attitude of the author