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Fahrenheit 451 Literary Terms to Know

Fahrenheit 451 Literary Terms to Know. Theme. A universal, life lesson expressed by the author Great Example: Identity is shaped by life experiences and changes continually; it is not determined at birth.

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Fahrenheit 451 Literary Terms to Know

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  1. Fahrenheit 451 Literary Terms to Know

  2. Theme • A universal, life lesson expressed by the author • Great Example: Identity is shaped by life experiences and changes continually; it is not determined at birth. • Poor Example: The narrator’s identity in milkweed changed depending on who he was with.

  3. Motifs • A theme, topic, symbol, or idea that is repeated throughout a work • Shows importance • Provides a sense of cohesion (united whole)

  4. Allusion • A reference to art, literature, events or historical figures • Assumes a shared knowledge between the author and reader • To appreciate great works of art, it is important to be well read!

  5. Paradox (oxymoron) • A statement that contradicts itself • Example: I am a liar

  6. Metaphor • A comparison of two unlike things without the use of like or as • Remember: The author makes a conscious choice to compare this things, ask why!

  7. Simile • The comparison of two unlike things using the signal words: “like” or “as” • Remember: The author makes a conscious choice to compare this things, ask why!

  8. Characterization • Direct – The author describes the character or tells the reader what to think • Indirect – • Thoughts or feelings • Interactions with other characters • His or her actions • What other characters say about this person

  9. Characterization • Round – A character with a fully developed personality • Flat – A character with only one or two traits; a stereotype

  10. Characterization • Static – A character that does not change in a significant way throughout the story • Dynamic – A character who learns, grows or changes significantly throughout the story

  11. Dramatic Irony • When the audience knows more than the characters do which causes anxiety and suspense.

  12. Symbolism • Anything that stands for or represents something else.

  13. Personification • YOU TELL ME!

  14. Point of View • The vantage point from which a story is told • Uses I, me and my = • First Person • Uses you = • Second Person • Outside Narrator focus on one person’s thoughts/feelings = • Third Person Limited • Outside Narrator can only tell what can be observed= • Third Person Objective • Outside Narrator can tell thoughts and feeling of various characters= • Third Person Omniscient

  15. Alliteration • You Tell Me!

  16. Onomotopeia • You Tell Me!

  17. Foreshadowing • Hints or clues about what may happen later in the story

  18. Flashback • A narrative technique used to relate events that happened in the past. • A time machine

  19. Parallelism • Similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses • See Roadwork example

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