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Literary Terms
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10th Grade
11/03/2008

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Protagonist
Definition
The main character in a literary work who moves the action forward by struggling with the conflict.
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imagery
Definition
The author’s use of sensory details to appeal to one of the 5 senses and to describe.
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Antagonist
Definition
The character (or force) who opposes the main character or who attempts to block the action.
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foreshadowing
Definition
The use of clues by the author to prepare readers for events that will happen in a story.
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External conflict
Definition
When a character struggles against an outside force.
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Internal conflict
Definition
Occurs within the mind of a character who is torn between opposing feelings or goals.
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Setting
Definition
The time and place a story occurs
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Irony
Definition
A conflict between reality and appearance or expectations.
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Indirect characterization
Definition
The writer reveals a character’s personality through the character’s words and actions and through what other characters say and think about the character.
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