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Cards Term       Allegory Definition an extended metaphor in which objects, persons, and actions in a narrartive are equated with meanings that lie outside the narrative itself. Term        Allusion Definition A reference in a literary work to a person, place or event in another work of literature or in history, art, and music. Term       Author's purpose Definition A writer usually writes for one or more of those purposes. Term      Characters Definition The people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of a story. Term       Antagonist Definition The principal character in opposition to the protagonist in the narrative in drama. Term       Protagonist Definition The central character or hero, usually the one with whom the audience tends to identify. Term    Main Character Definition the most important character(s) in the story Term    Minor Character Definition Interact with the main character and move the story along. Term   Dynamic Character Definition Usually a main character who undergoes changes as the plot unfolds. Term   Static Character Definition Remains the same throughout the story. Term   Flat Characters Definition Are described simplyor in only one dimension. Term       Round Characters Definition Are revealed through many, diverse traits. Term   Foil Definition A character who provides a striking contrast to another character. Term     Characterization Definition The methods a writer uses to develops characters. Term    Conflict Definition The struggle between opposing forces. Term      External Conflict Definition Involves a character pitted against an outside force. Term   Internal Conflict Definition Is one that occurs within the character. Term   Flashback Definition A conversation an episode, or an event that happened before the beginning of story. Term Definition