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Literary Terms 1
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A review of the 45 literary terms from units 1-3.
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exposition
first stage of a story
type of literature (nonfiction, drama, etc)
final outcome
turning point
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point of view
unfair judgments based on background, belief, appearance
a dramatic speech by a single actor or speaker
a writer's choice of narrator (1st person, 3rd person, etc)
written conversation between two or more characters
3
irony
contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
comparison between two unlike things using like or as
comparison of two unlike things
metaphorical phrase used so much it loses meaning
4
setting
an event that was caused by a prior event
time, place, culture, technology, etc, of a story
a series of events in a story
an event that brings about another event
5
extended metaphor
comparison between two unlike things using like or as
speech comparing two unlike things in several ways or times
comparison of two unlike things
metaphorical phrase used so much it loses meaning
6
resolution
final outcome
turning point
first stage of a story
type of literature (nonfiction, drama, etc)
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protagonist
main character
the way a writer creates and develops characters
the people, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story
force working against the main character
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foil
character who changes over time
often the most important character in a story (i.e., hero)
a character who remains the same
character that provides contrast to another character
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stereotype
unfair judgments based on background, belief, appearance
language spoken in a particular place
a writer's choice of narrator
a dramatic speech by a single actor or speaker
10
static
character who changes over time
often the most important character in a story (i.e., hero)
character that provides contrast to another character
a character who remains the same
11
anecdote
to identify the similarities of two or more objects
short account intended to entertain or connect to a point
clues that provide hints about another word's meaning
reference to a famous person, place, event, book, etc.
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dynamic
character who changes over time
character that provides contrast to another character
a character who remains the same
often the most important character in a story (i.e., hero)
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character
the people, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story
force working against the main character
main character
the way a writer creates and develops characters
14
compare
to identify the similarities of two or more objects
clues that provide hints about another word's meaning
reference to a famous person, place, event, book, etc.
short account intended to entertain or connect to a point
15
topic
similar themes that show up in a variety of works
a story's main idea; the plot
person, place, thing that stands for something beyond itself
themes that are found throughout all time periods and places
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flashback
hints of future events
pattern of organization that shows the order of steps
interruption of the action to present earlier events
arrangement of events by order of occurrence
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contrast
to identify the differences between two or more subjects
short account intended to entertain or connect to a point
clues that provide hints about another word's meaning
to identify the similarities of two or more objects
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metaphor
contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
comparison between two unlike things using like or as
metaphorical phrase used so much it loses meaning
comparison of two unlike things
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allusion
to identify the similarities of two or more objects
clues that provide hints about another word's meaning
short account intended to entertain or connect to a point
reference to a famous person, place, event, book, etc.
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suspense
an event that was caused by a prior event
an event that brings about another event
a feeling of growing tension
a series of events in a story
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inference
logical guess from facts and one's knowledge and experience
arrangement of events by order of occurrence
pattern of organization that shows the order of steps
interruption of the action to present earlier events
22
symbol
themes that are found throughout all time periods and places
the author's message about life or human nature
person, place, thing that stands for something beyond itself
similar themes that show up in a variety of works
23
context
to identify the similarities of two or more objects
reference to a famous person, place, event, book, etc.
short account intended to entertain or connect to a point
clues that provide hints about another word's meaning
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climax
type of literature (nonfiction, drama, etc)
final outcome
first stage of a story
turning point
25
universal theme
similar themes that show up in a variety of works
the author's message about life or human nature
themes that are found throughout all time periods and places
person, place, thing that stands for something beyond itself
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dialect
language spoken in a particular place
a writer's choice of narrator
a dramatic speech by a single actor or speaker
unfair judgments based on background, belief, appearance
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plot
an event that was caused by a prior event
an event that brings about another event
a feeling of growing tension
a series of events in a story
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conflict
a struggle between opposing forces (person vs. __)
final outcome
first stage of a story
type of literature (nonfiction, drama, etc)
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recurring theme
similar themes that show up in a variety of works
the author's message about life or human nature
themes that are found throughout all time periods and places
person, place, thing that stands for something beyond itself
30
simile
metaphorical phrase used so much it loses meaning
comparison between two unlike things using like or as
comparison of two unlike things
speech comparing two unlike things in several ways or times
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theme
the author's message about life or human nature
similar themes that show up in a variety of works
person, place, thing that stands for something beyond itself
themes that are found throughout all time periods and places
32
effect
an event that brings about another event
a series of events in a story
a feeling of growing tension
an event that was caused by a prior event
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cliche
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metaphorical phrase used so much it loses meaning
contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
comparison of two unlike things
comparison between two unlike things using like or as
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foreshadowing
arrangement of events by order of occurrence
interruption of the action to present earlier events
pattern of organization that shows the order of steps
hints of future events
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chronological
interruption of the action to present earlier events
pattern of organization that shows the order of steps
logical guess from facts and one's knowledge and experience
arrangement of events by order of occurrence
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characterization
the people, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story
main character
the way a writer creates and develops characters
force working against the main character
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dialogue
written conversation between two or more characters
language spoken in a particular place
a dramatic speech by a single actor or speaker
unfair judgments based on background, belief, appearance
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hero
character who changes over time
a character who remains the same
character that provides contrast to another character
often the most important character in a story
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sequence
interruption of the action to present earlier events
pattern of organization that shows the order of steps
hints of future events
arrangement of events by order of occurrence
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narrative
the way a writer creates and develops characters
the people, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story
main character
a story
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antagonist
the people, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story
force working against the main character
main character
the way a writer creates and develops characters
42
motivation
character that provides contrast to another character
a character who remains the same
underlying reasons that drive the character's actions
character who changes over time
43
monologue
language spoken in a particular place
a dramatic speech by a single actor or speaker
a writer's choice of narrator
unfair judgments based on background, belief, appearance
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cause
a series of events in a story
an event that brings about another event
an event that was caused by a prior event
time, place, culture, technology, etc, of a story
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genre
turning point
final outcome
first stage of a story
type of literature (nonfiction, drama, etc)
