Literary Terms Quiz
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Allusion | reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work,etc. |
| Antagonist | character in conflict with main character |
| Antonyms | a word of opposite meaning |
| Characterization | the way author creates the character |
| Climax | highest point of the story |
| Conflict | clash between hostile or opposing elements, ideas, or forces |
| Dialogue | conversation between 2 or more persons |
| Figurative Language | descriptive language which isn't to be taken literally |
| Foreshadowing | giving hints that suggest for coming events |
| Genre | distinctive type or category of literary composition |
| Imagery | art of making images, figurative language, mental images |
| Irony | contrast between an expected outcome and the actual outcome |
| Plot | outline of events in story |
| Point of View | view point in which the story is told |
| Protagonist | main character in a story |
| Resolution | act or process of resolving |
| Symbol | a letter, character, or sign used in writing or printing to represent operations, quantities, elements, sounds, or other ideas |
| Synonyms | a word of the same meaning |
| Tone | attitude of writer on subject |
| Theme | universal truth or insight |
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