Literary Terms Flashcards

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Antagonist

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A character (or thing) that is the source of conflict in a literary work

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Characterization

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The way in which the author develops the personalities of the characters

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Climax

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The "turning point" of the literary work

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Conflict

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A struggle between two or more forces (ex. Person vs. Nature)

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Dialogue

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Direct speech between characters

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Diction

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Word choice to create a specific effect

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Exposition

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The background information given at the beginning

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Falling Action

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The results or effects of the climax

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Flashback

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Returning to an earlier time in order to clarify meaning in the present time

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Foreshadowing

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Hinting at what is to come