Study Guide: Literary Terms (Definitions)

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Symbol

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A character's journey that represents life's trials and tribulations.

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Antagonist

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The character in the story who opposes the protagonist.

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Idiom

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An expression that means something other than the literal meanings of its individual words; often overused.

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Symbolism

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Allows objects, characters, or colors to represent larger ideas or themes.

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Climax

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The turning point or high point in a story or plot.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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Theme

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Metaphor

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