LITERARY TERMS

2. repetition of two or more of the same starting sound in a series of words.
5. The overall feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.
7. Placing two contrasting ideas, characters, or objects side by side to highlight their differences.
9. Hints or clues given by the author about what will happen later in the story.
12. A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
13. The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, shown through their choice of words.
16. A mild or gentle word used in place of one that is harsh, unpleasant, or embarrassing.
17. a major exaggeration used for emphasis or humor, not meant to be taken literally.
18. Giving human qualities, feelings, or actions to non-human things or inanimate objects.
20. Allusion A reference to a person, story, event, or object from the Bible within a piece of literature.

1. The use of an object, person, or color to represent a larger, abstract idea.
3. A statement that seems self-contradictory or silly on the surface, but reveals a deeper truth upon closer inspection.
4. the repetition of two or more of the same vowel starting sound in a series of words.
6. A combination of two contradictory or opposite words placed right next to each other.
8. an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.
10. A comparison between two different things using the words "like" or "as."
11. A situation or statement where the actual outcome or meaning is the exact opposite of what is expected.
14. A word that imitates the natural sound associated with the action or object it describes.
15. Using a word, phrase, or sentence more than once to add emphasis or rhythm.
19. Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create a picture in the reader's mind.