Literature Terms

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Antagonist

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A character or force in conflict with the main character.

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Protagonist

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Main character in a story.

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Theme

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Central idea of a work of literature.

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Allegory

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A literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent something else.

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Plot

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Sequence of events in a story.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, typically the main character and an antagonist.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Foreshadowing

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The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.

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Climax

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The most exciting moment of the story; the turning point.