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23 Cards in this Set
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Allusion
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When the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference.
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Analogy
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A comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
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Characterization
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The step by step process wherein an author introduces and then describes a character.
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Conflict
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Occurs when the subject is battling his inner discord, at odds with his surroundings or it may be pitted against others in the story.
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Foil
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Character that contrasts another. |
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Forshadowing
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Appears at the beginning of a story or a chapter and helps the reader develop expectations about the coming events in a story.
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Motif
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An element, subject, idea or concept that is constantly present through the entire body of literature.
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Personification
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Attaching human traits and characteristics with inanimate objects, phenomena and animals.
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Plot
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The sequence of events and happenings that make up a story.
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Point of View
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The position from which something or someone is observed.
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Setting
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Establishes the time, place and mood of the events of the story.
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Simile
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Drawing parallels or comparisons between two unrelated and dissimilar things, people, beings, places and concepts.
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Theme
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The base that acts as a foundation for the entire literary piece.
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Tone
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The perspective or attitude that the author adopts with regards to a specific character, place or development.
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Symbol
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Stands for itself and something more.
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Dynamic Character
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Character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude
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Static Character
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Character who undergoes little or no inner change
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First Person Point of View
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Point of View used when the main character is telling the story. This is the kind that uses the "I" narrator.
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Second Person Point of View
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Point of View used in instructional writing. It is told from the perspective of "you".
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Third Person Limited Point of View
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Point of View where the reader only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character. One character is closely followed throughout the story
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Third Person Multiple Point of View
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Point of View where the reader can follow multiple characters in the story. The challenge is making sure that the reader knows when you are switching from one character to another.
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Third Person Omniscient Point of View
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The reader knows EVERYTHING. The narrator isn't limited by what one character knows, sort of like the reader is God.
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