Lit term test

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What is an antagonist?

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The person or thing that goes against the protagonist.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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What is an antihero?

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A central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.

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What is a static character?

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A character that has little or no change by the end of the book.

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What does catharsis mean?

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A purging of the emotions in order to achieve a feeling of renewal.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.