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English 8 Lit Terms

Final exam review

TermDefinition
empathy putting yourself in someone else's shoes
irony saying one thing and meaning the opposite; then the opposite happens from what you expect
antagonist the "bad guy" or character opposing the main character
context information around a word that can help you determine its meaning
exposition usually the beginning of the story, provides background info
simile comparing two things using the words 'like' or 'as'
protagonist the main character or "good guy"
theme the overall message of a story
conflict the main problem
metaphor comparing two things NOT using the words 'like' or 'as'
narrator the person telling the story
tone author's attitude toward the subject, characters, audience, etc.
characterization development of character personalities
inference a conclusion based on clues or facts
flashback going back to an earlier time
plot the sequence of events in a story
resolution how the problem is solved; usually the end of a story
hyperbole an intended over exaggeration
foreshadowing hints or clues about something that will happen in the future
symbol a person, place, or object that represents something bigger than itself
Created by: jones996
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