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Literary Terms
Match the term with the definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antagonist | A character who opposes the main character |
| protagonist | The main character in a story |
| point of view | The vantage point a story is told from |
| first person point of view | The story is told by a narrator who is also a character in the story |
| third person point of view | The story is told by a narrator who is not a character in the story |
| characterization | The way in which the personality of a character is revealed |
| direct characterization | The personality of a character is revealed with the words of the author writing exactly what the personality is |
| indirect characterization | The personality of a character is revealed through the actions, speech, thoughts, or appearance of the character |
| symbolism | an physical object represents an abstract idea |
| foreshadow | Clues or hints in a story about what will happen later in the plot |
| flashback | The action in a story pauses to show an event that happened earlier |
| metaphor | A comparison where one thing is said to be another |
| simile | A comparison between two things using the words "like" or "as" |
| setting | The time and place a story takes place |