By grade 11, you should be familiar with many of the terms listed on this sheet. An allegory generally teaches a lesson by means of an interesting story. A p literary terms houston independent school district. 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. They allow writers and speakers to make comments on society, politics, and trends. These techniques strengthen the affect of a writers work on students that take it in. English 10 table of specifications and description of the. The routledge dictionary of literary terms the routledge dictionary of literary termsis a twentyfirst century update of roger fowlers seminal dictionary of modern critical terms. Literary terms are important in a wide variety of ways. In the index of terms, readers will find, i boldfacen, the page number of the principa disl cussion of the term. Clemente k e y match the terms listed in section a with the definitions listed in section b by writing the number from section b on the line provided next to the number of the term in section a. In poetry, a sonnet has 14 lines and is written in iambic pentameter.
Ugc nta net jrf english literature 184,920 views 28. Review of literary terms 610 harlan independent schools. Examples include, gullivers travels, the faerie queene, pilgrims progress, and paradise lost. Literary devices, techniques, and elements pittsford schools. The end result usually results in the reader having some form of an emotional response to the work. This is a preap level course intended to bridge the gap between english 9 honors and english 11 ap language and composition. Allusion a reference to something wellknown that exists outside the literary work the reference is often indirect and relies on audience knowledge and understanding. Literary terms refer to the technique, style, and formatting used by writers and speakers to masterfully emphasize, embellish, or strengthen their compositions. Literary devices everything you need to know to analyze figurative language in poetry, drama, literature, speeches, etc. A motif differs from a theme in that it can be expressed as a single word or fragmentary phrase, while a theme usually. 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. Complete literary criticism for nta net english by vineet pandey 6 net 2 jrf 15 set qualified duration.
Unfortunately, we often teach this important aspect of literary analysis incorrectly. For numbers one through five, use the word bank to match the definition to its appropriate term. Dramatic monologue is a poem involving an uninterrupted speech. Literary terms, in the literature form, can take on many different forms. It has a specific rhyme scheme and a volta or a specific turn. English 11 literarypoetic devices the following set of definitions are literary and poetic terms that you can use when responding to, or when you are creating, poems, short stories, plays, movies, and novels. Literary devices and terms teaching reading and language arts. The concise oxford dictionary of literary terms chris baldick is professor of english at goldsmiths college, university of london. Theme is the central message of a literary work, or the idea the author wishes to convey about that subject. A modern example is dudley randells ballad of birmingham. Ministry of education 1 english 10 2014 school year description of examination examinable terms and devices in literature a alliteration allusion antagonist aside atmosphere audience b ballad bias blank verse c character chronological order cliche climax colloquial comedy compare conflict internal, external connotation contrast d. Pdf glossary of literary terms ernst wendland academia. In general they are techniques that help writers have a deeper impact on their readers.
Included below is a list of literary terms that can help. You will build your reading comprehension by paying closer attention to literary frameworks, strategies, and patterns. Syntactic fluency ability to create a variety of sentence structures, appropriately complex andor simple and varied in length. Literary elements one way comes in the form of literary terms we introduce and teach to our students. Literary terms in this chapter, we sh all present a f ew key term s essential f or f urther deliberations a bout literature. Elements of literature multiple choice test on 33 critical literature terms or story elements of literature that are important to student understanding of fiction texts, such as plot, theme, conflict, setting, etc. English department glossary of common literary terms allegory. The atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece, within the setting. We will be studying various texts and forms of literary expression. English 10 literary terms and definitions alphabetically.
A printed pdf version quick reference of litcharts literary terms and devices. Antagonist is the character that is directly opposed to the protagonist a rival, opponent, enemy. A glossary of literary terms consists of succinct essays in the alphabetic order of the title word or phrase. However, there may be some terms or concepts that are not included in the lessons but appear on the test.
Literary terms have a wide range of application, from the poets beauty, to the speakers persuasion, to the novelists story development. Answer these questions to make sure you fully understand literary terms at the 10thgrade level. Coherence quality of a piece of writing in which all the parts contribute to the development of the central idea, theme, or organizing principle. They can be treated as either literary elements or literary techniques. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Concise definitions, usage tips, and lots of examples for 6 literary devices and terms. This literary terms worksheet provides teachers and students with a selection of the most useful terms to know. We explain what each literary term is and give you an example of how its used. Narrative techniques, narrative devices, resources of language prose. The mood of macbeth is dark, murky and mysterious, creating a sense of fear and uncertainty. 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. Oxford dictionary of literary terms oxford reference.
This worksheet provides a matching activity for words and definitions. It includes extensive coverage of traditional drama, versification, rhetoric, and literary history, as well as updated and extended advice on recommended further reading and a pronunciation guide to more than 200 terms. Bringing together original entries written by such celebrated theorists as terry eagleton and malcolm bradbury. Text and texts are generic terms referring to all forms of oral, written, visual, or digital communication. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Lord of the flies alliteration repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together. Literary terms page 4 diction a speaker or writers choice of words. Lets take a look at some common literary terms found in 10th grade poetry, fiction, and nonfiction texts. Literary devices and terms definitions and examples litcharts. Poetry written with each line containing ten syllables, in five repetitions of a twosyllable pattern wherein the pronunciation emphasis is on the. 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. This literary elements list is arranged in alphabetical order. Archaism the use of an older or obsolete word or phrase that is no longer recognized or popular in the.
Using a dictionary, your head, or your notes from this. Davidson literary devices, techniques, and elements mood. You will call upon your knowledge of specific terms and their relation. Below is a list of literary devices, most of which youll often come across in both prose and poetry. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Allegory story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities. Word bank anachronism analogy analogous anecdote anaphora 1. Try one of the apps below to open or edit this item. Classical is a term which originally referred to the literary works of early. English 10 determines where you are headed after this point. An expression that people may use in casual conversa tions but which is too informal or full of slang for prop er english. Guide to literary terms apostrophe a form of direct address spoken by a character to an inanimate object or a person who does not appear. This handout was taken directly from literary terms. Ap literature list of literary terms windham high school. Acquire and use accurately general academic and domainspecific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level.
New to this fully revised edition are recommended entrylevel web links. The antagonist can be another character in the work, the forces of nature, fate, chance, or any combination of these things. Written texts include novels, articles, and short stories. Terms that are related but subsidiary, or that designate sub classes, are discussed under the title heading of the primary or generic term.
By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 910 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. Literary terms often show up in english literature classes beginning early in education. Elegy a poem of mourning, usually about someone who has died. This is an accelerated class that requires students to think deeply and richly about both fiction and nonfiction. Didactic form of fiction or nonfiction that teaches a specific lesson or moral or provides a model of correct behavior or thinking. Terms related to poetry without figurative language, poetry would seem dull and lifeless. Oral texts include speeches, poems, plays, oral stories, and songs. For each, all subgenres and their historical examples are described and defined, all significant terms explicated, and all important styles represented. English 8 literary terms allusion a reference to a historical or literary figure or event. A term used to describe literary forms, such as novel, play, and essay historical context the historical period that shapes a work of literature and allows the reader to understand important issues in a. English 12 literary terms and devices quiz by yadynnus.