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MCC Lit Final Kein
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Omniscient | Narrator of story that knows all |
| Protagonist | Main character who is involved in the central conflict of the story |
| Simile | Compares two things that have something in common using the word "like" or "as" |
| Irony | Contrast between appearance and reality-contrast between what is expected to happen and what really happens |
| Theme | Underlying message that the writer wants the reader to understand |
| Metaphor | Compares two things that have something in common Example the boat is a lead weight |
| Tone | Writers attitude towards his or her subject |
| Allusion | Indirect reference to a person, place, or event that the author believes the reader will be familiar |
| Imagery | Descriptive word and phrases that a writer used to re-create sensory experiences |
| Alliteration | Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words |
| Satire | Foolish ideas and customs are ridiculed for the purpose of improving society |
| Mood | Feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader |
| Symbolism | Person, place, or object that stands for an idea or feeling |
| Main Characters from "Until They Bring The Streetcars Back" | Gretchen Luterman, Calvin Gant |
| Main Characters from "The Great Gatsby" | Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Daisy Buchanan |