According to baldick, the technique of allusion is an economical means of calling upon the history or the literary tradition that author and reader are assumed to share 7. Genre how literature is categorized based on literary conventions. Literary terms to know in seventh grade yourdictionary. Representation from critical terms for literary study. Some important literary terms in english literature ii. See edgar allan poes poem the haunted palace 9 aside words that are spoken by a.
It is a generalization about human beings or about life. Introduction to literature list of literary techniques technique description allusion a reference to a recognized literary work, person, historic event, artistic achievement, etc. What sets this document apart from previously published glossaries of literary terms in spanish is the alignment of literary terms with the ap spanish literature and culture curriculum framework. Simply being able to identify the devices and knowing the terms is not enough. Literary devices and terms definitions and examples litcharts. Literary sketch, short prose narrative, often an entertaining account of some aspect of a culture written by someone within that culture for readers outside of itfor example, anecdotes of a traveler in india published in an english magazine.
General literary terminology the following terms describe the different types and elements of literature. Literary terms page 4 diction a speaker or writers choice of words. Informal in style, the sketch is less dramatic but m. The bestselling oxford dictionary of literary terms formerly the concise dictionary provides clear, concise, and often witty definitions of the most troublesome literary terms from abjection to zeugma. Handbook of literary terms 9 allegory a story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities, and can be read on two levels for both a literal and symbolic allegorical meaning. The concise oxford dictionary of literary terms chris baldick is professor of english at goldsmiths college, university of london. Action, comedy, adventure, fairy tale, fable, fantasy, romance, horror, thriller, satire, mystery, science fiction, see all. Included below is a list of literary terms that can help you interpret, critique, and respond to a variety of different written works.
Elegy a poem of mourning, usually about someone who has died. Venice high school student handbook of literary terms. Learn literary terms chapter 3 english great gatsby literature with free interactive flashcards. Literary terms and definitions carsonnewman college. It is free of slang, idioms, colloquialisms, and contradictions. Wordplay serves as proof that literature is evolving, as new words are. Use the terms of these flash cards for poetry or literature classes there are 17 flash cards in this set 3 pages to print. A p literary terms houston independent school district. Short story a type of fictional narrative story usually written in prose.
Oxford dictionary of literary terms oxford reference. Literary elements have an inherent existence in literary piece and are extensively employed by writers to develop a literary piece e. Glossary of literary terms for the ap spanish literature. Venice high school student handbook of literary terms abstract is the opposite of concrete. A guide for students thinking about the genre literary analysis is a genre that in many ways resembles an argument. Literary terms in this chapter, we sh all present a f ew key term s essential f or f urther deliberations a bout literature. In literature, the concept of a periodic structure refers to a particular placement of sentence elements such as the main clause of the sentence andor its predicate are purposely held off and placed at the end instead of at the beginning or their conventional positions. A feeling of excitement, curiosity, or expectation about what will happen. This handout gives a rundown of some important terms and concepts used when talking and writing about literature.
Writers simply cannot create his desired work without including literary elements in. They allow writers and speakers to make comments on society, politics, and trends. Although the individual entries in th glossarye are in the alphabetic order of their title terms, the large number r of terms are discussed withi texn tht oef thes ene. Abstract terms and statements describe ideas or refer to general. Literary terms word search freeologyfree worksheets. This simple product will make your life easier if your students often need to be reminded of the meanings of common literary terms like setting, plot, atmosphere, character, narrator, conflict, theme, tone, and foreshadowing. Spoken exchanges between characters in a dramatic or literary work, usually between two or more speakers. Choose from 500 different sets of literary terms chapter 3 english great gatsby literature flashcards on quizlet. Literature, most generically, is any body or collection of written works.
An extended metaphor or controlling image in a piece of literature. Use the terms of these flash cards for poetry or literature classes. The distinctive way that a writer uses language including such factors as word choice, sentence length, arrangement, and complexity, and the use of figurative language and imagery. Click on any of the 6 terms below to get a complete definition with lots of examples. This glossary of literary terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts used in the discussion, classification, analysis, and criticism of all types of literature, such as poetry, novels, and picture books, as well as of grammar, syntax, and language techniques. Reading and literature a glossary of literary terms 2 style. In twains huckleberry finn, the duke is a caricature designed to satirize and create. A glossary of literary terms, seventh edition english literature. Eliots the waste land 1922 offers an extensive example of allusion in literature. Literary terms have a wide range of application, from the poets beauty, to the speakers persuasion, to the novelists story development.
To find the exposition of a literary term or phrase, always look it up in. A eulogy is great praise or commendation, a laudatory speech, often about someone who has died. Use the terms of these flash cards for poetry or literature classes free to download and print. For each, all subgenres and their historical examples are described and defined, all significant terms explicated, and all important styles represented.
To discuss and analyze literature it is important to know some of the basic terms and expressions used within the subject area. The following glossary covers the most widely used terms. Try one of the apps below to open or edit this item. Antagonist character that is the source of conflict in a literary work aside a dramatic device in which a character makes a short speech intended for the audience but not heard by the other characters on stage. Reading and literature a glossary of literary terms. Lord of the flies alliteration repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together. Literary devices and terms are the techniques and elementsfrom figures of speech to narrative devices to poetic metersthat writers use to create narrative literature, poetry, speeches, or any other form of writing. Flashcards of literary devices and terms literary terms. He edited the oxford book of gothic tales 1992, and is the author of in frankensteins shadow 1987, criticism and literary theory 1890 to the present 1996, and other works of literary history. Unlike many of the terms in this collection, representation has always played a central role in the understanding of literature. Representation probably the most common and naive intuition about literature is that it is a representation of life. Literary terms page 1 a p literary terms allegory story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities. Ap literature list of literary terms d i c t i o n. It focuses particularly on the material i most frequently teach classical and medieval literature, the history of the english language, and science fiction narratives.
Literary terms are important in a wide variety of ways. A modern example is dudley randells ballad of birmingham. Some of the most commonly used literary devices are alliteration. All terms will be discussed throughout the year and students are responsible for knowing every term listed in this packet for the final exam. Literary devices and terms definitions and examples. More restrictively, literature refers to writing considered to be an art form or any single writing deemed to have artistic or intellectual value, and sometimes deploys language in ways that differ from ordinary usage its latin root literaturalitteratura derived itself from littera. Simply put, an allegory is a narrative that has a symbolic meaning.
The routledge dictionary of literary terms edited by peter childs and roger fowler. Vocabulary for the study of literature you should learn the following literary terms in order to be successful in the study of literature this year and throughout high school and college. To find a literary word or phrase, always look it up in the index of terms at the end of this volume. Free literary terms bookmarks by presto plans teachers pay. Now available in a new, fully updated and expanded edition, it offers readers increased coverage of new terms from modern critical and. There are 17 flash cards in this set 3 pages to print.
Allegory is the use of concrete characters to represent. This text was made available at the following website. They could include, imagery, alliteration, allegory, metaphors, allusions or any other literary devices youll detect in the way the story or. Literary terms are used to describe how literature works, or how the author constructed the story or novel. The most common literary devices used in literature authors of literary text make use of what are called literary devices, in order to beautify the language of the text and convey meaning at the same time. Climax the crisis or high point of tension that becomes the storys. Free literary terms bookmarks by presto plans teachers. You should be able to use these terms easily and correctly in discussions and in analytical essays. Didactic form of fiction or nonfiction that teaches a specific lesson or moral or provides a model of correct behavior or thinking. A brief, often implicit and indirect reference within a literary text to something outside the text, whether another text e. D g 1 x d b m k m b y n y p u u n x m p m o e p o 1 o n h n o d o u q o x o m p. Ap literature list of literary terms windham high school. Novel, is a word derived from the french word for newnouvel is one form of this adjective.
Literary terms refer to the technique, style, and formatting used by writers and speakers. Allusion a reference to something wellknown that exists outside the literary work the reference is often indirect and relies on audience knowledge and understanding. Caricature a representation of a character in which, in literature, his or her characteristics are exaggerated to produce a comic effect. An allegory generally teaches a lesson by means of an interesting story. That is, the whole story, its plot, characters and often setting, are all elements that. However, there may be some terms or concepts that are not included in the lessons but appear on the test. Literary terms diagnostic each term will be used only once,so cross out the words as you go.
In the book of literary terms, lewis turco provides a comprehensive guide to, and definitions of all significant terms, forms, and styles in all genres of literature except poetry. A glossary of literary terms covers the terminology of literature from literary history to theory to criticism making it a valuable addition to any literary theory or literature course. Vast technical literature and computing of literary terms pdf, vocabulary of classical rhetorical terms offers principles for beginning with the outset inventio follows. Based on a dictionary of modern critical terms, edited by roger fowler. These are the elements a writer uses in telling the story to make his point. Writing an essay key concepts and literary terms macmillan readers 2 this page has been downloaded from it is photocopiable, but all copies must be complete pages. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The most common literary devices used in literature. This webpage contains an alphabetical glossary of literary terms and their definitions. This alignment is accomplished in two important ways. A glossary of literary terms free pdf, doc, epub, txt. Literary terms word search words can be forward, backward, diagonal and up and down. Pdf ap spanish literature glossary of literary terms.
1060 725 1571 141 269 576 1545 464 1186 1551 307 51 1628 599 597 373 1412 663 410 4 320 1249 1114 762 839 277 1333 795 1000 1359 1336 482 835 1363 298 805 1217 882 875 1162 907 44 597 582 15 603 981 1279