Literary Terms Sem 1 Part 1

Front

What is the main character of a story called?

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Protagonist

Front

A passing reference to a well-known person, place, or thing from history or literature. Example: 'He thinks he's a real Romeo, doesn't he?'

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Allusion

Front

What is the turning point of a story (gasp moment) called?

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Climax

Front

What are the series of events leading to where the story wraps up?

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Falling action

Front

A direct representation or a comparison where one thing is another.

Back

Metaphor

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Simile

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The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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Conflict

Front

The introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.

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Exposition

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The final part of a story where the plot strands are drawn together and matters are resolved.

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Resolution

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The events that lead up to the climax of a story.

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Rising action