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.