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Literary Terms. By: Kaulyn Loe. Metaphor. A figurative comparison that does not use “like” or “as” Example: The lightning danced in the sky. Analogy. A comparison of two things Example: glove is to hand as hat is to head. Dialogue. The written conversation between two or more characters
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Literary Terms By: KaulynLoe
Metaphor • A figurative comparison that does not use “like” or “as” • Example: The lightning danced in the sky.
Analogy • A comparison of two things • Example: glove is to hand as hat is to head
Dialogue • The written conversation between two or more characters • Example: “Hi, I’m Sally. It’s nice to meet you,” she said. “Hi, Sally. I’m Bob,” he replied.
Fact • A statement that is true or can be proven • Example: America gained its independence from England in 1776.
Opinion • A statement that requires value judgment; what someone thinks or believes • Example: That movie is the coolest movie ever!
Symbolism • The use of a concrete object to represent an idea • Example: The Star of David represents the Jews.
Simile • A figurative comparison that uses like or as • Example: She was as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
Inform • To use writing to provide factual information about a topic • Example: I’m reading a book about the Civil War
Multiple-Meaning Word • A word that has more than one meaning • Example: Sometimes you fall because someone tripped you. They will start school in the fall.
Conflict • The problem or complications in a story • Example: the Three Little Pigs vs. the Big Bad Wolf
Denotative Meaning • The dictionary meaning of a word • Example: flabbergasted-to overcome with surprise and bewilderment
Attitude • The feelings of a character as reflected in the selection • Example: happy, sad, worried
Sources • http://quizlet.com/867596/taks-vocab-ela-flash-cards/