Literary Terminolgy

1. type of fiction that is highly imaginative
3. the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates
5. an event that happened before the beginning of the story
8. type of fiction dealing with the solution of a problem or crime
13. language that communicates ideas beyond the ordinary
14. the characters who interact with the main characters and help move the story along
19. a character who undergoes some kind of change during the story
21. figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect
23. figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically unlike
24. the contrast between what is expected or appears to be and what actually is

2. an account of a persons life written by that person
4. works of prose that have imaginary elements
5. the events after the climax which begin to resolve conflict
6. a true account of a persons life told by someone else
7. people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of a story, novel, or drama
9. the most important characters in the story
10. prose writing that deals with real people, events, and places
11. descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory impressions for the reader and appeal the 5 senses
12. contemporary fiction that is set in the past
15. the struggle between opposing forces
16. the turning point of a story
17. the writers use of hints or clues to indicate events and situation which will occur later
18. a form of language as it is spoken in a particular geographic area or by a particular social or ethnic group
20. a type of literature characterized by a particular style, form, or content
22. the part of the story or drama which establishes setting, introduces characters, gives background information and sets tone