Distortion

Twisting or altering something so it’s not accurate.

Enjambment

A line of poetry that continues without a pause into the next line.

Epigram

A short, witty, memorable saying.

Epigraph

A short quote at the start of a book or chapter.

Epistolary

A story told through letters.

Essay

A short piece of writing that explains an idea.

Euphemism

A mild word used instead of something harsh.

Euphony

Pleasant, smooth-sounding language.

Farce

A silly, exaggerated comedy.

Figurative Language

Words that create meaning beyond the literal (like metaphors).

First Person

Narration using “I” or “we.”

Flashback

A scene showing something that happened earlier.

Flat (character)

A simple character with little development.

Foil

A character who contrasts with another to highlight traits.

Foreshadowing

Hints about what will happen later.

Free Verse

Poetry without regular rhyme or rhythm.

Genre

A category or type of literature.

Heroic Couplet

Two rhyming lines of iambic pentameter.

Hubris

Excessive pride that leads to a downfall.