Literary Terms

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A comparison between two unlike things using like or as is called...

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a simile

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The end of the story where the problem is resolved is the...

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resolution

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The author tells you explicitly what a character is like using...

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direct characterization

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Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution are called...

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falling action

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Adjectives that describe a character on the inside are...

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character traits

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

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a metaphor

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The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work is known as...

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the theme

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The sequence of events in a story is referred to as...

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the plot

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The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story is called...

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foreshadowing

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When the author shows a character's personality through their actions, speech, and thoughts, it is known as...

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indirect characterization