Literary Terms 1

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What is a flat character?

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A character that has very few traits and does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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What is pathos?

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A rhetorical term for the emotional appeal used to persuade an audience.

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What is an antagonist?

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The character that opposes the main character, often creating conflict.

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What is a static character?

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A character that remains the same throughout a story, movie, etc.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is ethos?

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A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, used to persuade an audience.

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What is logos?

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, used to persuade an audience.

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What is a character foil?

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A character that contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in literature.