Mr. Fitz Literary Term Flashcard 1-51

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Internal Conflict

Back

A self-imposed challenge where the main character struggles with opposing ideas or feelings within their own mind, usually involving decision-making (man vs. himself).

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

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Style

Back

The way an author puts words together to create a story using a combination of literary elements, affecting how we read and respond to a story.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Antagonist

Back

The character or force in direct conflict with the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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Oxymoron

Back

A figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

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Dynamic Character

Back

A character that changes and evolves over the course of a story.

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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Protagonist

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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Flat Character

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A character that does not undergo significant change or growth throughout the story.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Round Character

Back

A complex character that undergoes development and has depth.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A