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Literary Terms
Literary Terms
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English
8th Grade
09/23/2006

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Antagonism
Definition
The character who is against the protagionist, the main cause of conflict in the plot.
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Internal Rhyme
Definition
Literary technique in which words with in the line rhyme.
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Personification
Definition
Literary technique in which human characteristics are given to non-human things.
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Repitition
Definition
Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis.
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Mood
Definition
The atmosphere, feeling of a work, usally, accentuated by word choice adn setting.
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End Rhyme
Definition
Literary technique in which the words at the end of the lines rhyme.
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Symbol (Symbolism)
Definition
Anything that represents something else, usually a concrete object standing for an idea of feeling.
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Rhythm
Definition
A pattern of strong and weak syllabic stresses.
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Texual Evidence
Definition
Proof, clues from the reading that back up your statement for literature discussion.
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Plot
Definition
What happens in the story, sequence of events.
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Tone
Definition
A writer's attitude (voice of the narrator) in telling the tale, such as: sarcastic, humorous, serious, angry, energetic, depressed, etc.
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