Literary Vocab

Literary Vocab

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English

7th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process of revealing the personality of a character in a story?

Back

Characterization: The method used by an author to develop a character's personality through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, and interactions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a struggle or clash between opposing forces or characters called?

Back

Conflict: The central struggle that drives the plot, which can be between characters, within a character, or between a character and external forces.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is language that appeals to the senses, also known as sensory detail?

Back

Imagery: Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind by appealing to the senses.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is any force that drives a character to behave in a particular way?

Back

Characterization: The motivations and influences that shape a character's actions and decisions.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call lines of conversation or speech between two or more people in a literary work?

Back

Dialogue: The written conversational exchange between characters in a story.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story, often facing a conflict?

Back

Protagonist: The central character around whom the story revolves, often facing challenges or conflicts.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the character or force that opposes the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist: The character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist, often opposing their goals.

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