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Terms for English notebook

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simile
A comparison using "like" or "as"
symbol
anything that stands for or represents something else
flashback
when a portion of the story goes back in time
foreshadow
be a warning or indication of (a future event).
personification
the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea
stereotype
A generalized belief about a group of people
imagery
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
External conflict
A struggle between a character and an outside force
internal conflict or person versus self
a conflict that takes place within a character's heart or mind
person versus person
A struggle between two characters. Characters do not have to be men, or even have to be human.
person versus society
Person vs. Society shows a conflict in which a character has a problem with the beliefs and/or laws of a
society.
person versus nature
Person vs. Nature shows a character having a problem with nature and fighting against that aspect of nature such as weather, animals, or land etc.
Metaphor
A comparison without using like or as
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