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1st quarter voccab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Protagonist | Main character |
| Antagonist | One who works against main character |
| Local Color | Manner of speech typical of a specific place or time |
| Irony | When the opposite happens to what is expected |
| Simile | Comparison of two unlike things USING the words "like" or "as" |
| Metaphor | Comparison of two unlike things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as" |
| Personification | Giving non~humans human like characteristics |
| Hyperbole | Exaggerated statement that is not to be taken literally |
| Symbolism | Everyday items that represents a higher truth or meaning |
| Foreshadowing | A warning of future events |