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literary terms LaLab
terms for language
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| climax | high point of a story |
| Foreshadowing | to show or indicate beforehand, |
| Dynamic character | a character that changes. |
| Allusion | casual reference |
| Theme | the setting of a stage |
| Conflict | to come with disagreement |
| Plot | a secret plan |
| Characterization | description |
| Metaphor | a figure of speech |
| Simile | a figure of speech |
| Dramatic Irony | irony that is inherent in speeches |
| Omniscient | having complete |
| Static character | a literary character, which remains basically unchanged throughout a work |
| Style | a particular kind |
| Symbol | something used for |
| Irony | a technique of indicating. |
| Nemesis | something that a person cannot conquer |
| Protagonist | the leading character |
| Antagonist | a person who is opposed to |
| Syntax | the study of the rules for the formation of grammatical sentences in a language. |
| modify | to change somewhat the form or qualities of |
| adjective | descriptive word; modifies a noun |
| noun | person, place, or a thing |
| verb | someones actions |