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20 Cards in this Set
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Paradox |
A contradiction of ideas that hold some truth. |
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Symbolism |
Using objects to represent something greater than its literal meaning. |
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Allusion |
A brief reference to something. |
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Metonymy |
Using the name of one thing to represent something related to it. |
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Synecdoche |
Using the name of a part of something to stand in for the whole thing. |
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Oxymoron |
A contradiction. |
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Parody |
Imitation with deliberate exaggeration for comedic effect. |
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Dynamic Character |
A character that changes over time as a result of resolving a central conflict. |
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Parts of a plot graph in order. |
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement. |
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Static Character |
A character whose personality does not change. |
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Round character. |
A character with a complex personality. Often conflicted or contradictory. |
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Flat character. |
A character with only one kind of characteristic. |
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Stock character |
A type of character that has become stereotypical through repeated use in stories. |
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Antihero |
A major character who lacks the virtues of a regular hero. |
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What are the types of point of view? |
Limited omniscient, omniscient, first person, objective. |
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Tone |
The attitude a story creates towards its subject matter. Sometimes referred to as the mood that the author establishes within the story. |
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Foil |
A character who contrasts with the protagonist to highlight particular qualities of the protagonist. |
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Protagonist |
The leading character. |
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Antagonist |
A character or force that opposes the protagonist. |
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Setting |
Time, location, everything in which a story takes place. |
