End of Course Literature Terms

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Direct characterization

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The author directly tells us about the character. Example: 'He is tall' or 'She was kind.'

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Point of View

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The perspective from which the story is told.

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Logos

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason. Example: 'A scientist completed an experiment and these are the results.'

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Protagonist

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Another term for the main character in the story.

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Connotation

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The emotional meaning or suggestion of a word.

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Antagonist

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of literature.

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word.

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Conflict

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The struggle between opposing forces in a story.