Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Hyperbole
This is a glossary entry for the figure of speech "Hyperbole" including a definition and examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Connotation and Denotation: Lesson 2
This lesson discusses the difference between connotation and denotation. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Connotation and Denotation." L.11-12.5b Nuance
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: The Virtual Classroom Glossary of Literary Terms
Glossary of Literary Terms provided by the University of Cambridge Faculty of English. Seventy terms are included, and they are given between one sentence and a paragraph of explanation each.
Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University: Literary Terms
Site contains a list of literary terms, including the word "characterization." Basic but accurate definitions are easy to understand.
Quizlet
Quizlet: 6th Grade Vocabulary Learn
Type the vocabulary word that matches each definition. Words include: analyze, compose, engage, relevant, implicit, and explicit.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Characters and Characterization
This activity addresses the types of characters found in stories and the methods authors use to build characters.
Other
Figurative Language: Alliteration
An explanation of alliteration, how it is formed, and what effect it has on the reader and the text.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Glossary of Literary and Rhetorical Terms: Genre
Brief definition of the literary term.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Glossary of Literary and Rhetorical Terms: Personification
Brief definition of personification with links to related terms, allegory and apostrophe.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Glossary of Literary and Rhetorical Terms
This is a glossary of literary and rhetorical terms in alphabetical order by Jack Lynch, Rutgers University. Click the desired link to find the definition.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Figurative Language?
Figurative language adds a splash of color to your otherwise boring writing. This article defines figurative language and provides examples of the different types.