Literary Terms Du Jour (Part Deux)

Hi there! This is a follow up to my previous post
about literary jargons. As I explained before, my little brother Alex has been
having some difficulties defining as well as incorporating certain literary
devices into his English assignments. This is my way of performing my sisterly
duties and helping him out a bit. I’ve assembled a few of the terms he’s
currently learning in English class below. Take a look.

1. Antagonist–
adversary of the protagonist of a drama or other literary work

2. Antithesis–
contrast; direct opposite

3. Archetype– original
pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied

4. Assonance– similarity
of sound in words or syllables

5. Cacophony– harsh,
discordant sound

6. Character– person
in a novel, play, etc.

7. Cliche– a trite
expression

8. Climax– a decisive moment
in a plot

9. Context– the parts of a
written or spoken statement that precede a specific word or passage, usually
influencing its meaning or effect

10. Dialogue– conversation
between two or more people

11. Genre– class or
category of artistic work

12. Muse– the inspiration
motivating a poet, artist, etc.

13. Protagonist–
the
leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.

14. Pseudonym-fictitious
name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name