Literary Terms

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often a hero or heroine.

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Antagonist

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A character or force in conflict with the main character, or protagonist.

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Flat Character

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A character who is not very well developed; has few identifiable characteristics.

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Round Character

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A character who is fully developed and exhibits many traits, often both faults and virtues.

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Dynamic Character

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the course of a story.

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Static Character

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A character who does not change during the story.

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Anecdote

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Metaphor

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

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Flashback

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A scene set in a time earlier than the main story.