Literary Devices - Second Half

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Theme
A truth about life that is revealed in a story. Often written as a sentence, not just a one-word idea
Flat character/static character
A minor character in fiction that does not undergo any changes. They are one dimensional and lack emotional depth.
Round character
A character that has complex personality and clear human traits.
Dynamic character
A complex character that undergoes a significant change. For example: Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a change from being very selfish to very giving.
Setting
The location and time frame in which a narrative takes place. Characters are often dependent on the location and time for their development.
Irony
Intended words have a different meaning that what is actually being said.
Dramatic irony
The audience knows more about the present or future circumstances than the characters themselves. This is the type of irony that makes us yell, "DON'T GO IN THERE!!" during a scary movie.
verbal irony
when a speaker's intention is the opposite of what he or she is saying. For example, a character stepping out into a hurricane and saying, "What nice weather we're having!"
Figurative language
Language that uses several different literary devices such as similes and metaphors. It is open to interpretation and is more poetic in style.
Dialogue
the words spoken aloud between characters. Spoken words can often cause a conflict or a sudden change in the story.
Moodthe overall feeling or atmosphere created by a work of literatureTonean author's attitude toward a subjectMotivationthe reason for a character's actionsSimilea comparison of two things using "like" or "as"idioma group of words whose collective meaning is quite different from their individual, literal meaning (Examples: Actions speak louder than words or A penny for your thoughts)Flashbacka device in the narrative of a motion picture, novel, etc., by which an event or scene taking place before the present time in the narrative is inserted into the chronological structure of the work; the story goes back in time.Imagerythe author uses words and phrases to create "mental images" for the readerJuxtapositionthe author places a person, place, or object next to something else that shows a clear similarity or differenceInternal Conflict (Man vs. Self)When a character is challenging his/her own beliefs or overcoming his/her emotions, fears, and self-perception; a personal "monster" that trouble the characterExternal Conflict (Man vs. Man)When one character struggles against another characterExternal Conflict: (Man vs. Nature)the character experiences a problem due to a natural force like weather (storms, tornadoes, snow) or animalsExternal Conflict (Man vs. Society)the character experiences a problem due to the societal norms and rules of the community or culture; the character goes against the government or another powerful group