Lit terms #3

exposition  the insertion of important background information within a story
expressionism an artistic and literary movement originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century, which sought to express emotions rather than to represent external reality
fable 

a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

fallacy 

a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

falling action the part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved
farce a light, humorous play in which the plot depends upon a skillfully exploited situation rather than upon the development of character
figurative language Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation
flashback 

a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story.

foil character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
folk tale a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.

foreshadowing 

be a warning or indication of (a future event).

free verse poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter.

genre 

a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

gothic tale a genre or mode of literature that combines fiction, horror and Romanticism
hyperbole 

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

imagery 

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

implication 

the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.

incongruity 

the state of being incongruous or out of keeping.

inference 

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

irony the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

Literary terms/remix

Circumlocution: 

the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

Classicism: force which is often present in post-medieval European and European influenced traditions

Cliche: a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

Climax: turning point of a narrative work, point of highest tension or drama

Colloquialism: a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation.

Comedy: discourse or work generally intended to be humorous

Conflict:  inherent incompatibility between the objectives of two or more characters or forces

Connotation: emotional or cultural association with a word rather than its dictionary definition.

Contrast: differences between two or more entities

Denotation: the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Denouement: the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

Dialect: a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

Dialectics: the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions.

Dichotomy: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Diction: the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Didactic: intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Dogmatic: inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.

Elegy: a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.

Epic: a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.

Epigram: a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.