Literary Terms C
Cacophony
use of HARSH, UNPLEASANT SOUND or a mixture of discordant sound Ex. “Give me that trash and I'll throw it out!”
Character/Characterization
Used by a writer to explain the character's characteristics, personal traits, private thoughts, and details a character in a story. Ex. “Bill was short and fat, and his bald spot was widening with every passing year.”
Climax
The point in the narrative where the tension, excitement, or stakes reach the highest level.
Complication
A situation that things that get in the way of your protagonist pursuing his or her goal.
Conflict
Presents the struggle between two sides due to a disagreement in values, desires, motivations etc.