Semster 2 Final Exam Flashcards
Antagonist
An antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution that represents the opposition against which the protagonist or protagonists must contend
Allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference
Characterization
How the writer reveals the personality of the character
Character foil
In fiction, a foil is a character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character.
Conflict
Problem that the character faces
Imagery
Creating a strong mental picture through text
Irony
the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
Personification
Giving non human objects human characteristics
Protagonist
- the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.
Rhetorical device
n rhetoric, a rhetorical device or resource of language is a technique that an author or speaker uses to convey to the listener or reader a meaning with the goal of persuading him or her towards considering a topic from a different perspective, using sentences designed to encourage or provoke a rational argument from an emotional display of a given perspective or action
Rhetorical question
A question asked for a purpose other than to be answered
Rhythm
Refers to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry
Stanza
Grouped set of lines in a poem
Static character
A character who undergoes little or no inner change
Symbolism
the use of symbols to express or represent ideas or qualities in literature, art, etc
