Figurative Language & Elements of Literature

uses the words “like” or “as” to compare one object or idea with another to suggest they are alike.

A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal or an object.

The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series of words. This includes tongue twisters.

The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound made by an object or an action.

An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true.

An expression that is peculiar to itself either grammatically (as no, it wasn't me) or in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements.

states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use of comparison WITHOUT using  "like" or "as".

Two words that contradict each other.

A language that appeals to the senses.

Writing speech not mean't to be interpreted literally but used to create vivid expressions.

Words of phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses.

The atmosphere or feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage.

The writer's attitude towards his/her audience and subject; describe as formal, informal, serious, playful, bitter, or ironic.

When an object is meant to be representative of something or an idea greater than the object itself.

Pertains to who tells the story and how it is told.

The arrangement of ideas and/or incidents that make up a story.

The main character in the story.

A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

A character that remains the same.

A character that changes in some important way.

A character that only reveals one or two personal abilities, traits don't change.

A character that is used to enhance another character through contrast.

A well developed character who demostrates varied and sometimes contradictory traits.