Literary Terms Flashcards

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protagonist

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the main character of a story

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antagonist

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character or force that opposes the main character

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setting

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where & when a story occurs; impacts plot

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conflict

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an increase in tension in the story

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introduction

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provides the action in the story

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rising action

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hints or clues about the outcome of a story

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climax

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the highest point of tension in a story

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falling action

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a decrease in action in the story

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conclusion

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how a story ends; the wrap up

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Freytag’s Pyramid

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the pattern of rhyme in a poem