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literary terms

QuestionAnswer
setting time and place a story takes place
protagonist the main character in a story
antagonist the person in conflict with the main character
conflict the struggle between opposing forces in a story
persuade The purpose of an advertisement is to_________a reader to think or act in a certain way.
verbal irony The character will say something and mean the exact opposite.
denotation the dictionary definition of a word
symbolism An object, person, event, animale, or idea which represents something more than what it is.
inform Writers of textbooks write to______the reader.
dramatic irony This type of irony occurs when a situation or event happens that the reader is not expecting.
foreshadowing Hints or clues the author gives to let you know what will happen later in the story.
connotation The message or meaning behind a word.
entertain The writers purpose behind most novels and short stories it to______the reader.
mood The emotions or feelings in a story.
simile A comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as."
Theme The main idea of a written work.
antonym This is a word that means the oppostie of another word. EX: hot/cold
characters the people or animals in a story.
situational irony This type of irony occurs when the reader knows more than the characters.
point of view The perspective or angle from which a story is told.
flashback An event that happens before the story begins.
dialogue the conversation between characters.
plot The events that occur in a story.
homonym These words sound the same but are spelled differently. EX: to, too, two
synonym These words have same meanings. EX cold/freezing
personification the giving of human qualities to non-human things.
metaphor A comparision between two things without using the words "like' or "as."
Created by: limabean33
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