Literary Terms Flashcards

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Allusion

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A reference to something with which the reader is likely to be familiar.

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Antagonist

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The character in opposition to the protagonist or hero; the opponent.

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Catalyst

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Someone or something that causes a change in the character, essential in describing the Dynamic Character.

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Cause/Effect

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Cause is what happens; Effect is the result.

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Characterization

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A description of the character’s personality, not looks.

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Direct Characterization

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The author describes the character.

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Indirect Characterization

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The author reveals a character’s traits through speech or actions.

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Climax

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The highest point of tension in a story.

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Conflict

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A struggle between two opposing forces.

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Internal Conflict

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A struggle within a character, like a decision that must be made with two good options.