1. Literary Terms
By: Kaulyn Loe

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
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