Literary Terms Review Week 5

narrative poem written in rhythmic verse suitable for singing

plot resolution

Aside- a character’s speech in a play, directed to the audience, that is not supposed to be heard by other characters on

is the protagonist who is the opposite of what we would expect a hero to be. 

word or expression that can be understood in two or more possible ways 

a written history of a person’s life written by another person

Biography- a written history of a person’s life written by another person

Allusion – A reference to a historical or literary figure or event

the character that is directly opposed to the protagonist 

the enjoyment of the moment without concern for the future

Conclusion- (Seize the Day) the enjoyment of the moment without concern for the future

Anti-hero-is the character that is directly opposed to the protagonist 

Conclusion- an amusing story with a happy ending

the creation of imaginary persons so that they seem lifelike

is the struggle between two opposing forces

amusing story with a happy ending

The people, animals, or figures in a story

the life story of a person told by himself or herself

Ambiguity-a usually short story of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident

reference to a historical or literary figure or event. 

a character’s speech in a play, directed to the audience, that is not supposed to be heard by other characters on stage

a usually short story of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident