Literary Terms Flashcards
English 2
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 it describes explicitly
Connotation
Literal or dictionary meaning of a word
Denotation
interruptions that writers do to insert past events in order to provide background or context to the current events narrative. By using flashbacks, writers allow their readers to gain insight into a characters motivation and provide a background to a current conflict. Dream sequences and memories are the methods used to present flashbacks
Flashback
a writer gives an advanced hint of what is to come later in the story
foreshadowing
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Inference
the events that make up a story or the main part of a story. Consists of the beginning, inciting incident, conflict, rising action, climax, and the resolution
Mood
A literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in the readers through words and descriptions. Mood is the atmosphere, sparking on emotional response from the reader.
Plot
the mode of narration that an author employs to let thee readers “hear” and “see” what takes place in a story, poem, essay etc.
Point of view
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
Symbol/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 toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words or viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject
Tone
