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Literary Terms
Term | Definition |
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Theme-The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story. | |
Point of View-First person, second person, third person (omniscient) The perspective in which a story is being told. | |
Foreshadowing- Hints or clues about future events. | |
Conflict-A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within. | |
Setting-Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions). | |
Antagonist-The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict). | |
Protagonist- The central character usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero. |