Mr. Fitz Literary Term Flashcard 1-51

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Internal Characterization

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The characteristics one cannot see, such as personality traits and emotions.

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Connotation

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The emotional association suggested by the primary meaning of a word, affecting its interpretations.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject, reader, or character, which can be light-hearted, distant, humorous, creepy, or mysterious.

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Protagonist

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The main character of the story, often the hero.

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Style

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The way an author puts words together to create a story, using a combination of literary elements to create something unique and personal.

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Denotation

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The explicit or primary meaning of a word, without any emotional association.

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Antagonist

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A character or force in conflict with the main character (protagonist) of the story.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information within a story, such as setting, events that occurred before the main plot, and the characters' backstories.

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Flashback

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A literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to provide background or context.