(adv.): aggressively; in a hostile manner

(adj.): confused, puzzled, absorbed in thought

(adv.) in a well-meaning way.

(adj): self-satisfied, smug, unworried (complacently (adv): in a self-satisfied way)

(n.) expressions of sympathy with another in grief.

(adj): disappointed or humiliated; dejected, deflated

(noun): scorn, contempt, mockery, ridicule; derisive (noun)

(adj.): expressing a low opinion or negative criticism; insulting

(adj.) untidy.

(adj.) useless; hopeless.

(adj): commanding, domineering (imperiously (adv): in a commanding way)

(noun): anger aroused by something thought to be unfair

(adv.) lazily; idly.

(n.) lack of vigor; weakness.

(adj.) having a bad smell

(verb): to soothe, calm, soften (mollified (adj): calm, pacified)

(adj.): gloomy, sullen, unsociable (morosely (adv): in a gloomy way)

(adj.) able to be felt; easily perceived.

(adj.) steep; sheer.

(adj.) deeply.

(adj.): eager to fight; aggressive, quarrelsome

(adj.) producing a sharp smell.

Reprehensible (adj.): deserving blame or punishment

(adj.) shining brightly.

(n.) sharp or clever reply;

(verb): to answer back sharply

(adj.) feeling sorrow or regret.

(n.) misgivings about something one feels is wrong.

(adv.): in a way that show disgust or grim humor

the repetition of the initial consonant sounds

reference to a well-known person, place, even, literary work, or work of art

makes a comparison between two or more things that are similar in some ways

but otherwise unalike

character or force in conflict with the main character (protagonist)

feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage

a character is a person, or animal that takes part in the action of a literary

work

the act of creating and developing a character

the climax of the story, novel, or play is the high point of interest or suspense

struggle between two opposing forces

the form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group, it may

involve changes to the pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence structure of standard

English

a dialogue is a conversation between characters that may reveal their traits and

advance the action of a narrative

the authors choice of words, especially with regard to a range of vocabulary, use

of slang and colloquial language, and level of formality

a fantasy is a highly imaginative writing that contains elements not found in real

life

prose writing that tells about imaginary characters or events

writing or speech not meant to be taken literally. It's also used in

setting up comparisons often uses it to create vivid impressions.

flashbacks are used by authors to present information that occurred earlier

than the present tense of the narrative authors may use memories, dreams, or accounts of

past events

character who provides contrast to another character.

the use of clues that suggest events that have yet to occur. This

technique is used to create suspense, keeping readers wondering about what will happen

next

category or type of literature

a deliberate exaggeration or overstatement

imagery is the descriptive or figurative language used in literature to create

word pictures for the reader

irony is the general term for literary techniques that portray differences between

appearance and reality, expectation and result

figure of speech in which one this is spoken of as if were something else

speaker or character who tells the story from a certain point of view

prose writing that presents and explains ideas or tells about real events,

people, etc.

combination of words that contradict each other

type of figurative language in which a non-human subject is given humanlike

traits

sequence of events in literary works such as the exposition, rising action,

complication, climax, falling action, and resolution. In most novels the plot involves both

characters and a central conflict

main character in a literary work

tells about imaginary events involving science, technology or the future

setting is the time and place of the action, the environment the story takes place

figure of speech in which the words like or as are used to compare two things

anything that represents or stands for something else

central idea, message, or insight into life revealed through a literary work

the tone is the writer's attitude towards his or her audience and subject