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Folktale Literature

Unit 1 Vocabulary

TermDefinition
simile a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another using "like" or "as".
characterization the methods a writer uses to develop characters; for example, through description, actions, and dialogue.
Metaphor a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another.
Literal meaning of a word or phrase to be understood exactly as it is stated.
Sensory details words or information that appeal to the five senses.
Figurative language Imaginative language that is not meant to be interpreted literally.
alliteration the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words that are close together.
static character remains the same.
dynamic character changes from the beginning to the end.
protagonist the main character.
antagonist an opponent or is against another.
symbolism is the use of symbols in a literary work.
consequence the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier.
myth a traditional story that explains the actions of gods or heros or the origins of the elements of nature.
theme the central idea, message, or purpose of a literary work.
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