Literary Terms English 12 91 Simile Comparison using
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Literary Terms English 12
91. Simile Comparison using “like” or “as” Eg. The sun shines like Isshin’s smile
57. Metaphor/Extended Metaphor Comparison of two apparently unlike things/objects for literary effect Eg. The way that we talk about emotion—like love —is conceptualized entirely through metaphor. “My heart is full of love” = heart is a container and love is a tangible substance. Eg. His voice was furry and fluffy to the ear. Soft, higher pitched voice, perhaps
98. Repetition Repeating a word or phrase for literary effect.
2. Alliteration The repetition of a sound at the beginning of two or more words in a row for literary effect. They may be separated by a short word. The dusty dog drank deeply. Leaves that leaned to the sway of the wind. Kindly, the cat looked on. Apples atrophied on the tree
68. Onomatopoeia A sound word Eg. Buzz Eg. Whisper Eg. Murmer Eg. Mumble
119. Dialogue What characters are saying in a piece of writing. Usually indicated using quotation marks and paragraphing. SOMETIMES, however, in poems or some stories, this dialogue will be indicated using italics.
71. Parallel Structure The grammatical organization of a sentence where there is deliberate repetition of a grammatical form Eg. They were running, hopping, and leaping.