Literary Terms 6

character's traits revealed by actions or thoughts of character

a usually sudden understanding or solution

character that is opposite of another character; strong contrast

author's use of clues to prepare readers for events that will happen later in the story

words that appeal to the 5 senses

comparison between 2 unlike things without using "like" or "as"

a set of words that have a certain meaning given by usage

perspective from which a story is told

play on words; double meaning

comparing 2 unlike things using "like" or "as"

feeling of curiosity, uncertainty or dread about what is going to happen in a story