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Literary Terms 9th g

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one who analyzes, evaluates, and interprets a work of literature. Critic
technique used by the author that gives hints as to what may happen later in the story Foreshadowing
language not meant to be taken literally Figurative language
figure of speech which gives inanimate objects human characteristics Personification
figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis Hyperbole
figure of speech comparing two unlike objects using “like” or “as” Simile
figure of speech comparing two unlike objects w/o using “like” or “as” Metaphor
part of the plot that introduces setting, character, theme and conflict Exposition
all of the events leading up to the climax Rising Action
part of the plot when the conflict reaches its height Climax
part of the plot after the climax Falling Action
the end of the central conflict Resolution
literature that ends in catastrophe for the main character Tragedy
literature that has a favorable outcome for the protagonist Comedy
a speech given by a character alone on stage soliloquy
a comment meant for the audience and only some, not all, of the characters to hear. Aside
occurs when the audience understands the implications of what is being said on stage but some of the characters do not. Dramatic irony
a character that provides a striking contrast to another character Foil
a seemingly contradictory statement Paradox
the main character in the story (who the reader is meant to identify with; often changes after the climax). Protagonist
voice assumed by the poet. Speaker
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