Literary Devices

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Antagonist

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The villain of the story that works against the protagonist.

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Point of View

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The vantage point from which the story is told.

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Irony

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An outcome that turns out to be very different from what was expected; the difference between what is expected to happen and what actually does.

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Characterization

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The creation of a believable personality by showing the character’s appearance, displaying the character’s actions, revealing the character’s thoughts, hearing the character speak, and seeing the reactions of others to this character.

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Setting

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The time, place, and atmosphere in which the story takes place.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges or conflicts.

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Theme

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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Dialogue

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The spoken exchanges between characters in a literary work.

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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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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a literary work, influencing how the reader feels.