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Vocab #3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Foil | a character used to contrast another character |
| Tragic Flaw | a flaw in a character that leads to their downfall |
| Pathos | an element the arouses pity or comparison |
| Subplot | a secondary or subordinate plot |
| Romanticism | literature emphasizing emotions and imagination |
| Static Character | a literary or dramatic character who undergoes little or no inner change |
| Imagery | the formation of mental images, figures or liken |
| Foreshadowing | the act of hinting at things to follow |
| Motif | a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc. |
| Climax | highest or mist intense point in the development or resolution of something |
| Dramatic Irony | when the audience know something the characters in the story don't |
| Rising Action | actions leading up to the cliimax |
| Falling Action | actions after the climax leading to the conclusion |
| Hubris | excessive pride or self-confidence |
| Dynamic Character | a literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change |