LacunaGap, hole, conspicuous absence |
Literary DeviceTool used by the author to enliven and provide voice to the text (e.g., dialogue, alliteration). |
Literary ElementAn essential technique used in literature (e.g., characterization, setting, plot, theme). |
Literary FormThe overall structure or shape of a work that frequently follows an established design. Forms may refer to a literary type (narrative, short story) or to patterns of meter, lines, and rhymes (stanza, verse). |
Literary MovementA trend or pattern of shared beliefs or practices that mark an approach to literature (e.g., Realism, Naturalism, Romanticism). |
Literary NonfictionText that includes literary elements and devices usually associated with fiction to report on actual persons, places, or events. Examples include nature and travel text, biography, memoir and the essay. |
LyricA short poem with a song-like quality, or designed to be set to music; often conveying feelings, emotions, or personal thoughts. |
