The Onion and Lit Terms

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Antagonist

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The adversary or rival of the protagonist in a narrative.

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a narrative is told.

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Static Character

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A character that undergoes no change throughout the story.

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Flat Character

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A one-dimensional character who has only a few, easily defined traits.

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Exposition

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The part of the plot diagram where the characters, setting, mood, and atmosphere are introduced.

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Dynamic Character

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A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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Round Character

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A complex character who has multiple traits and undergoes development.

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Climax

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The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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Resolution

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The part of the plot where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation.