Literary Terms Flashcard

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What is a speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts to the audience?

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Soliloquy

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What is Hamartia?

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Tragic Flaw

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Which term refers to a humorous or satirical work that ends happily?

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Comedy

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Which term refers to the main opponent or adversary of the protagonist in a play or story?

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Antagonist

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What is the term for the main character in a play or story?

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Protagonist

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What is the definition of a 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is 'foreshadowing'?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What does 'imagery' refer to in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

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What is the purpose of 'irony' in literature?

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To convey a meaning that is opposite of what is expected, often to create humor or emphasize a point.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.