Literary Terms

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Allusion

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A reference in literature to a familiar person, place, or thing.

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Antagonist

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The person or thing working against the protagonist

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Caricature

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An exaggerated imitation of a person’s features or mannerisms in order to appear comic or absurd.

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Conflict in literature

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The problem in the story

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Person vs. person

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A type of conflict where characters are in opposition

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Person vs. society

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A conflict between a character and societal norms or rules

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Person vs. self

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An internal conflict within a character

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Person vs. nature

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A struggle between a character and natural forces

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Person vs. fate (God)

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A conflict involving a character and destiny or divine will

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Person vs. technology

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A conflict between a character and technological forces