Literary Terms (1) Flashcard

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Theme

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The central idea or message conveyed by the work.

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MOOD

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The emotion or atmosphere created by the story, within the reader.

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Foreshadowing

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Hints or clues about future events in the story.

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Imagery

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Vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses.

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TONE

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The attitude conveyed by the author and their word choice.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told.