Alliteration
repetition of a single letter or combination of letters.
Allusion
a brief reference to a presumably familiar person or thing
Conflict (and types)
the opposition of two forces or characters. (external conflict)(internal conflict).
Dialect
The way of speaking that is peculiar to a locality, religion, or group.
Dialogue
Conversation.
Exposition
A summary of background information on the characters that is presented as it happens.
Flashback
A movement in time from the present back to former time to provide background information.
Foreshadowing
Information given to the reader that provides a hint of what will happen later in the story.
Hyperbole
Exaggeration.
Imagery
Language that appeals to the senses.
Irony
A contrast between what is expected and what really happens; the opposite of what is meant.
Metaphor
A comparison between two things.
Mood
The atmosphere or feeling.
Onomatopoeia
A word that sounds like the thing it refers to.
Oxymoron
Putting two contradictory words together.
Personification
Giving human qualities to animals or objects.
Simile
A comparison using like or as.
Symbol
An object that represents an idea or set of ideas.
Tone
A manner of expression showing the attitude of the story.
Idiom
expression that aren't meant to be taken literally.