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Essential Literary Terms for Understanding Literature

Explore key literary terms that enhance your comprehension of literature. This concise guide includes definitions and examples for essential concepts such as metaphor, analogy, dialogue, fact, opinion, symbolism, simile, and conflict. Whether you're a student or a literature enthusiast, understanding these terms will deepen your appreciation of narratives and characters. Gain insights on how figurative language and terminology shape storytelling and character development, making reading more rewarding and enjoyable.

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Essential Literary Terms for Understanding Literature

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  1. Literary Terms By: KaulynLoe

  2. Metaphor • A figurative comparison that does not use “like” or “as” • Example: The lightning danced in the sky.

  3. Analogy • A comparison of two things • Example: glove is to hand as hat is to head

  4. Dialogue • The written conversation between two or more characters • Example: “Hi, I’m Sally. It’s nice to meet you,” she said. “Hi, Sally. I’m Bob,” he replied.

  5. Fact • A statement that is true or can be proven • Example: America gained its independence from England in 1776.

  6. Opinion • A statement that requires value judgment; what someone thinks or believes • Example: That movie is the coolest movie ever!

  7. Symbolism • The use of a concrete object to represent an idea • Example: The Star of David represents the Jews.

  8. Simile • A figurative comparison that uses like or as • Example: She was as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

  9. Inform • To use writing to provide factual information about a topic • Example: I’m reading a book about the Civil War

  10. Multiple-Meaning Word • A word that has more than one meaning • Example: Sometimes you fall because someone tripped you. They will start school in the fall.

  11. Conflict • The problem or complications in a story • Example: the Three Little Pigs vs. the Big Bad Wolf

  12. Denotative Meaning • The dictionary meaning of a word • Example: flabbergasted-to overcome with surprise and bewilderment

  13. Attitude • The feelings of a character as reflected in the selection • Example: happy, sad, worried

  14. Sources • http://quizlet.com/867596/taks-vocab-ela-flash-cards/

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