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literary elements
terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allusion | *look in book* |
| alliteration | When two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound (usually, the same letter or group of letters). |
| antagonist | The opponent or enemy of the main character, or protagonist. See also: protagonist. |
| characterization | The means through which an author reveals a character’s personality. Characterization may be direct or indirect. In direct characterization, the writer or a narrator tells the reader what the character is like: “Ben was a quiet, serious boy |
| conflict | A struggle between opposing forces. A conflict may be external (between the character and another person, society, nature, or technology) or internal (a struggle within the character). |
| flash back | A scene in a story that occurred before the present time in the story. Flashbacks provide background information about events happening during the current narration. They may be presented as memories, dreams, or stories of the past told by characters. |
| figurative language | The literal meaning of a word is its definition as you would find it in a dictionary. Figurative language uses words in some way other than for their literal meanings to make a comparison, add emphasis, or say something in a fresh and creative way. . |
| foreshadowing | Clues or hints about something that is going to happen later in the story. Authors use foreshadowing to build suspense and to prepare the reader for what happens later. |
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christy beeton
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