Elements Of Lit Terms Flashcards
1
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Irony
A
A word that means the opposite of its literal meaning
2
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Antagonist
A
A person or thing working against the protagonist
3
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Dialogue
A
The conversation between characters
4
Q
Plot
A
The events that take place in the story
5
Q
Symbol
A
A person, place, or thing used to represent something else
6
Q
Point of view
A
Perspective from which the story is told
7
Q
Climax
A
The turning point in the story
8
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Simile
A
Comparison of two items using like or as
9
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Foreshadowing
A
Hints or clues that predict the future
10
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Soliloquy
A
A speech given by a character when he/she is alone on stage
11
Q
Imagery
A
Visual description used in literature
12
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Protagonist
A
Main character in the story
13
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Conflict
A
Problem in the story
14
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Setting
A
Time and place
15
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Metaphor
A
Comparison of two things not using like or as
