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lit terms
| Term | Definition | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUREN FARLEY | ||
| characterization | when the author reveals the traits of a character | |
| conflict (internal) | a struggle between a character and their feelings | |
| conflict (external) | a struggle between a character and the outside world | |
| theme | the central idea or truth a story reveals about life | |
| irony | when what happens contradicts what you expect | |
| personification | giving human traits to non-human things | |
| simile | a comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as" | |
| metaphor | a comparison of two unlike things | |
| alliteration | when a consonant sound is repeated in a phrase | |
| imagery | when an author is activating your senses | |
| dramatic irony | when the audience knows something | |
| foreshadowing | when the author hints about future events | |
| allusion | a reference or comment made about a well known event or literary work | |
| symbol | something that represents something | |
| protagonist | the main character in a story or work of literature | |
| antagonist | the character or force in conflict with the main character | |
| dystopia | an illusion of a perfect society | |
| utopia | a place that is ideally perfect | |
| propaganda | biased info used to promote a certain view | |
| dehumanized state | citizens not treated as humans | |
| figurehead | a leader who seems like they have power but really doesn't | |
| soliloquy | when a character talks to themselves | |
| dialogue | speech between characters | |
| gestures | a body movement that suggests an idea | |
| facial expression | a feeling conveyed by the look on a person's face | |
| props | items used in a play to add detail | |
| scenery | the background | |
| audience | the spectators of a show | |
| costumes | outfits that the actors/actresses wear to make themselves look more like their character | |
| setting | when and where a story takes place |
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