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Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School: Symbolism, Tone, and Mood [Pdf]
Click through this PDF slideshow to learn what a symbol is and how symbolism is used in literature. Then learn about the difference between tone and mood and see examples of each in a poem.
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: Positive and Negative Connotation Test
Seventeen multiple choice questions in which students determine if each word has a positive or negative connotation.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Positive and Negative Connotation: Matching
Race against the clock by matching words with their type of connotation.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Positive and Negative Connotation Flashcards
Seventeen flashcards for students to use while learning to recognize words with positive and negative connotation.
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: 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.
Other
Grammar Monster: What Does Connotation Mean?
Learn the difference between positive and negative connotation, and then practice determining connotation in context examples. Please be aware that this is an ad-heavy resource.