The Onion Flashcard - 2023

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Conflict

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The central problem or issue to be resolved in a plot, involving the main character struggling against other character(s) or obstacle(s).

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Antagonist

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The adversary or rival of the protagonist.

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a narrative is told.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of the story – the reader usually emotionally responds to it.

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Protagonist

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The central character of a novel, drama, short story, or poem.

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Setting

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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Theme

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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Imagery

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

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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Flashback

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A scene that interrupts the present action to depict an event that occurred earlier.