Literary Terms Flashcard

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Term for a character who does not change throughout the story.

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Static character

Front

Which literary element involves a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story?

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Foreshadowing

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

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Protagonist

Front

Which term refers to the use of words that imitate sounds?

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Onomatopoeia

Front

What is the term for a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

Front

Which term describes the author's attitude toward the subject?

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Tone

Front

Term for a character who opposes the main character.

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Antagonist

Front

Which term refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?

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Alliteration

Front

What is the term for a long narrative poem about heroic deeds?

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Epic

Front

Which term refers to the central message or insight into life revealed through a literary work?

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Theme