Brissman - Literary Terms Review Set 2

Terms	Definitions
Static Characters	characters who do not change perceptibly within a work.
Dynamic Characters	characters who change perceptibly within a work.
Characterization	The process by which the writer reveals the personalities of the people of the work.
Metaphor	A direct comparison in which an unknown item is understood by directly comparing it to a known item. e.g., "Time is money"
Syntax	the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
Paradox	a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth
Oxymoron	A rhetorical device in which two seemingly contradictory words are used together for effect
Juxtaposition	an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, esp. for comparison or contrast.
Symbolism	The practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships.
Pathos	the quality or power in an actual life experience or in literature, music, speech, or other forms of expression, of evoking a feeling of pity or compassion.
Ethos	The disposition, character, or fundamental values peculiar to a specific person, people, culture, or movement.
Logos	the topics of rational argument or the arguments themselves.

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