Literary Terms

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refers the step by step process wherein an author introduces and then describes a character

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Latin root that means “change”

Which of the following word means to try very hard to get someone's approval - used to show disapproval

links all aspects of the literary work with one another and is basically the main subject

the part for the total (i.e. All hands on deck), material for the object (i.e. nylons), author for the work (i.e. Have you read Shakespeare?), instrument for the agent (i.e. The pen is mightier than the sword.), and container for the contents

the author uses words and phrases to create “mental images” for the reader

refers to the practice of making fun of a human weakness or character flaw