English Exam- Literary terms
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Maddie0319 on June 2, 2010
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Semester 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Protagonist | The main character |
| Antagonist | The person or thing that causes conflict; the villain |
| Point of View | The perspective the story is told from |
| 3rd Person Limited | Outside narrator; only know one character's thoughts |
| 3rd Person Omniscient | Outside narrator; know many character's thoughts |
| 1st Person | Character in story- telling story, using I |
| Exposition | Beginning of story when reader meets character and learns about setting |
| Rising Action | Action leading up to the climax |
| Climax | High point or turning point in the action |
| Falling Action | Events that tie up loose ends |
| Resolution | How the conflict is resolved, dealt with |
| Conflict | Problem (man vs. man, nature, self, technology, supernatural, society) |
| Theme | The message the author wants the reader to understand |
| Dynamic Character | A character that changes |
| Static Character | A character that remains the same throughout the story |
| Foreshadowing | Clues hinting at what will happen later in the story |
| Flashback | Going back in time |
| Dramatic Irony | When the reader or audience knows something the characters do not |
| Steps in the Writing Process | Pre-writing, organizing, drafting, revising, editing, rereading |
| Name Calling or Innuendo | Creating a negative attitude; hinting or implying; using loaded, emotional, or slanted language |
| Glittering Generalities/Card Stacking | Telling only part of the truth; generalizing from a shred of evidence |
| Bandwagon | Creating a desire to join a large group satisfied with the idea; making one feel left out if not with the crowd |
| Testimonials | Using the declaration of a famous person or authoritative expert to give heightened credibility |
| Appeal to Prestige, Snobbery, or Plain Folks | Using a spokesperson who appeals to the audience; a well-known or appealing person the audience wants to emulate, with whom they can identify, or whose lifestyle appeals to the audience |
| Appeal to Emotions | Connecting with emotions: loyalty, pity, or fear; love of family, peace, or justice |
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