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Cacphony Harshness or discordance of sound; the opposite of euphony "Carpe Diem" A quotation from Horace's odes, meaning "seize the day," or "make the best of the present moment." Catachresis The use of word's meaning in a surprising and illogical metaphor Characterization The way an author presents characters. Methods can include direct or indirect presentations of character Protagonist The main character in a story or novel Antagonist this type of character opposes the progress or goal of the main charcter in a story or novel Persona A mask or alter-ego used by the author. Often used by poets, allowing them to write from a created identity or estranged point of view. Dynamic Character A character who changes throughout the course of the story