Literary Terms

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What does it mean if a story is told in 3rd person?

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The narrator is an outside observer, not a character in the story.

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What is the THEME of a work?

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An idea that is dealt with in the work.

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What type of conflict is represented when a character struggles with their own thoughts or emotions?

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Person vs self.

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What POINT OF VIEW is used when the narrator is a character in the story?

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1st person narrator.

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Who is the protagonist of a story?

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The main character of the story.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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Define 'antagonist.'

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What does 'foreshadowing' mean in literature?

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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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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.