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LOTR Literary Terms

Set 1

QuestionAnswer
protagonist the main character
foreshadowing "dropping a clue"
exposition an explanation of the situation that the character is in, and the problem to be solved
plot the sequence of events of a story
main conflict of a plot the problem in a story that needs to be solved
themes major ideas within a story
major themes of LOTR 1.)corrupting influence of power, 2.)choice, 3.)value of the small in the struggle against the mighty, 4.)pity, 5.)loss or sacrifice
imagery the way a writer creates an image or sensation for the reader with vivid details
simile poetic comparison between two objects using the words "like" or "as"
aphorism (or gnomic expression) an expression that condenses a wise saying into a few words
atmosphere a sensation or emotion that an author creates in the reader such as suspense or excitement
leit-motif a recurring phrase, object, or image in a book that is used to thread the story together to unify the whole
enigma mysteries or puzzles
allegory an element of a story or poem that has a second meaning hidden behind the obvious one
conflict the struggle or tension between opposing forces
types of conflict 1.)man against nature, 2.)man against man, 3.)man against himself, 4.)man against God or fate.
mathom A birthday present, esp. one whose use has been forgotten
elensila lumenn omentielvo "A star shines on the hour of our meeting."
The Hobbit The novel that tells the story of how Bilbo got possession of the Ring
The Silmarillion a collection of J. R. R. Tolkien's mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son Christopher Tolkien in 1977
athelas a healing herb from Numenor, with a sweet and pungent fragrance
symbol representation; when one thing represents something else
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