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English 11th
vocab 3
Term | Definition |
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foil | A character used to contrast another character |
subplot | a plot secondary in importance to the main plot |
imagrey | descriptive words or phrases to create images in the readers mind |
climax | the turning in a literary work |
rising action | the action and events leading up to climax |
tragic flaw | the flaw in a character that leads to his/her downfall |
romanticism | literature emphasizing emotion and imagination |
foreshadowing | the act of hinting at things to follow |
dramatic irony | when the reader knows something that a character does not |
falling action | events following the climax leading to the conclusion of a work |
pathos | an element that arouses pity or compassion |
static character | a character that remains the same throughout a work |
motif | an often-repeated idea or theme in a story |
dynamic character | a character that who changes in a work |
hybris | excessive pride or confidence |