Literary Terms (1)

When a writer says one thing but actually means or signifies the opposite, it's called ..........
irony
imagery
action

A humorous piece of writing that usually makes fun of foolish or evil behavior is called a(n) ..........
metaphor
satire
exaggeration

When a writer makes something out to be more than it is, it's called a(n) ..........
exaggeration
simile
metaphor

"Jonathan was like an eager puppy — always willing to have fun and make people smile." This sentence includes an example of a ..........
metaphor
simile
satire

"Her heart erupted with gouts of scorching anguish when she recalled the incident" is an example of a ..........
simile
metaphor
satire

The sequence of events or actions that take place in a story is called the ..........
plot
satire
metaphor

The look or appearance, with regard to time and place, of a story is called the ..........
setting
sketch
sonnet

An idea or saying that has been overused is called a ..........
cliche
climax
symbol

The ......... tells the story to the readers.
narrator
symbol
genre

In a story, a person, place or thing that stands for or represents an idea or concept is a ..........
symbol
setting
plot