Literary Terms Flashcards
A character or a group of characters which stand in opposition to the protagonist or the main character
Antagonist
A meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing which it describes expicitly
Connotaion
Literal or dictionary meanings of a word
Denotation
interruptions that writers do to insert past events in order to provide background or context to the current events of a narrative. By using it, writers allow their readers to gain insight into a character’s conflict. Dream sequences and memories are methods used to present
Flashbacks
A writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story
Foreshadowing
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Inference
A literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. it is the atmosphere, sparking an emotional response from the reader
Mood
The events that make up a story or the main part of a story. Consists of the exposition, inciting incident, conflict, rising action, climax, and the resolution
Plot
The mode of narration that an author employs to let the readers ‘hear’ and ‘see’ what takes place in a story, poem, essay etc.
POV
The central character or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel or any other story
Protagonist
The author’s own unique way of writing
Style
An object representing another to give it an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant
Symbolism
A main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly
Theme
An attitude of a writer towards a subject or audience. Generally conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject
Tone
