Literary Terms Set 1

Front 1

A COMMONLY used expression not meant to be taken literally.
Ex. Play it by ear.

Back 1

Idiom

Front 2

When a character tells a story using the words "I" or "me." The author is a character in his own story.

Back 2

First person point of view

Front 3

The writer is not a character in his story. He is an observer. The words "he" or "she" are used to talk about characters.

Back 3

Third person point of view

Front 4

The way a character looks and acts

Back 4

Characterization

Front 5

The reason behind a character's actions.

Back 5

Motive

Front 6

When human actions are given to things.
Ex. The wind kissed my cheek.

Back 6

Personification

Front 7

DESCRIPTIVE ORIGINAL sentences not meant to be taken literally. They include personification, similes,and metaphors.

Back 7

Figurative Language

Front 8

Words that sound like the thing they describe
Ex. buzz

Back 8

Onomatopoeia

Front 9

Writing that tells a MADE-UP story

Back 9

Fiction

Front 10

Writing that tells about REAL people and/or events. Examples would include: biographies, autobiographies, essays, articles.

Back 10

Non-fiction