English 1 H Literary Terms pre-assessment

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Antagonist

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A character or force who opposes the protagonist, often referred to as the villain.

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Theme

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The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.

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Dramatic Irony

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When the reader knows something that the characters do not.

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Static Character

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A character who does not change throughout the story.

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Protagonist

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The main character who carries the action forward; often the hero of the story.

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Direct Characterization

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The author directly describes a character's traits.

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Indirect Characterization

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The author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, and interactions with others.

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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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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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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'.