Literary Terms Flashcards

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Extended metaphor

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A metaphor that is sustained for several lines or sentences or throughout a work

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Conflict

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The dramatic struggle between two forces in a story

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External Conflict

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A struggle between a character and a force outside of himself

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Internal Conflict

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A struggle between a character and something within himself/herself

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Protagonist

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The central character of a drama, novel, short story, or narrative poem

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Antagonist

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The opposing force or character in a drama, novel, short story, or narrative poem

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Flat/static character

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A character that usually shows only one side of his/her personality and shows no growth or maturity in the story

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Round/dynamic character

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A character that shows many sides of his/her personality and shows growth and maturity through the story

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Plot

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The sequence of events or actions in a short story, novel, play, or narrative poem

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Exposition

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Background information given to aid in understanding the story better; characters are introduced; setting is established