Review Lit Terms

Direct Characterization: the way a character within a story is described or revealed.
Indirect Characterization: when the character's personality is shown through speech
Allusion: an expression designed to bring something to mind without mentioning it.
Connotation: the implied/suggested meaning of a word.
Denotation: the literal or primary meaning of a word.
Alliteration: when two words that are next to each other or close to each other begin with the same letter.
Ethos: personal credibility (traits that give us the idea that they can be trusted)
Pathos: enthusiasm that connects us (feelings)
Logos: persuasion (the core of any believable speech)(logic)

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