Literary Terms

Connotation- The idea or meaning suggested by or associated with a word or thing.
EXAMPLE: A connotation in Beowulf would be Heorot. Heorot is associated with wealth, power, hospitality, and righteousness.

Point of view- the position of the narrator in relation to the story. The narrators outlook on the story and his attitude towards the characters.
there are three main types. 1st person is when the story is seen from the eyes of one character. 2nd person is when the narrator is telling the story to another character using words like "you". 3rd person is when the author is telling the story about someone else using words like he or she. 3rd person comes in both omniscient and limited. Omniscient is a point of view that follows multiple character around. Limited follows one character.
EXAMPLE:
1st: To Kill a Mocking bird is in first person.. the point of view of scout.
2nd:Bright Lights, Big City by Jay Mclnerney.
3rd: The most dangerous game is 3rd person.