Literary Terms

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The subtle presence of a positive or negative approach toward a topic.

An organizational device used in literature to present action that occured before current (present) time of the story.

A person or thing fighting against the hero of the story is the _________.

A word that is similar in meaning to another word.

The highest point (turning point) in a story is the ___________.

A device in literature where an object represents an idea.

A topic of discussion or work; a major idea broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work. Teaches the reader a lesson that they can apply in a broader life context.

Text that is not fictional; designed primarily to explain, argue, instruct or describe rather than entertain. For the most part, its emphasis is factual.