Literary Terms

Question 1

A character or group of characters which stand in opposition to the protagonist or the main character (“Bad guy”)

Answer 1

Antagonist

Question 2

A meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing which describes it explicitly

Answer 2

Connotation

Question 3

Literal or dictionary meaning of word

Answer 3

Denotation

Question 4

A way of showing a back story of character through dreams/memories through a different timeline

Answer 4

Flashback

Question 5

Conclusion that is based on evidence/reasoning

Answer 5

Inference

Question 6

Setting a certain feeling or vibe throughout text.

Answer 6

Mood

Question 7

Events of story that make up main part. (Beginning), inciting incident, conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution

Answer 7

Plot

Question 8

First person (I, we), second person (you) third person (he, she, it, they, or a name)

Answer 8

Point of view

Question 9

Often “good guy” central character, or leading figure/narrative

Answer 9

Protagonist

Question 10

Author’s unique way of writing

Answer 10

Style

Question 11

Object that represents a much deeper meaning that is very significant

Answer 11

Symbol/Symbolism

Question 12

Main idea or underlying meaning of literary work

Answer 12

Theme

Question 13

Authors attitude towards audience

Answer 13

Tone